Ozzy Osbourne requested a burning cross at Ngāruawāhia festival

Wednesday 23 July 2025 · 4 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 23 Jul 2025, 1:32pm

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During The Great Ngāruawāhia Music Festival, rock musician Ozzy Osbourne requested that organisers erect a large cross on a hill overlooking the site. According to Barry Coburn, the singer's specific request was for the structure to be set on fire.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 23 Jul 2025, 1:11pm

   When Ozzy Osbourne came to NZ he had just one wild request (opens in new tab)

2. Waikato TimesWed 23 Jul 2025, 1:32pm

   The day Ozzy played in Ngāruawāhia, their set was on fire (opens in new tab)

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