Ozzfest 2008 is fourth highest-grossing concert stand in the world so far this year
The one-day Ozzfest 2008 festival, with Metallica and Ozzy Osbourne as headliners, was the fourth highest-grossing concert stand in the world so far this year, according to Billboard magazine. The Aeg Live-promoted Ozzfest 2008 grossed nearly $3.5 million and almost 30,000 fans got to experience a 13-hour show filled with legends, cutting-edge acts and Ozzfest alumni who ignited three stages at Pizza Hut Park in the hard music-loving state of Texas, including one devoted to the state's bands. To view a list of the top 10 highest-grossing concert stands of 2008, go to this location.
The official Ozzfest web site was recently updated with a brand new photo gallery from this year's event, which was held on August 9 in Frisco, Texas. Check it out at this location.
"This year's Ozzfest was a huge success," said co-producer Sharon Osbourne, "and we couldn't be happier. There were so many great moments. We're looking forward to coming back to Dallas next summer and hopefully expanding it to a two-day event."
"Dallas was definitely the rock 'n' roll capital of the world last Saturday," said Randy Phillips, President and Ceo of Aeg Live. "Pairing Ozzy with Metallica, along with so many other great acts, was a match made in heaven for the 30,000 hardcore fans who were banging their heads at Ozzfest 2008. We can't wait to see what Ozzy has up his sleeve for 2009, as Ozzfest just keeps getting more exciting every year."
The official Ozzfest YouTube channel has been updated with a five-minute video clip featuring footage from this year's one-day stadium event. Watch it below.