A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of rock history is coming up at a star-studded black-tie gala dinner in aid of Acorns Children’s Hospice.

A 2024 Gibson SG Electric Guitar signed by Ozzy Osbourne and the iconic artists who performed at his 2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take centre stage in the live auction at the highly-anticipated Acorns ‘This Town’ Gala Dinner.

The unmissable evening, which takes place at the ICC Birmingham on Friday 28 February, is celebrating the award-winning TV drama series ‘This Town’ and is being supported by creator and writer Steven Knight, a dedicated Patron of Acorns, alongside Kudos – the production company behind the hit series.

Ozzy Osbourne, the two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, has generously donated the guitar in support of Acorns and its vital care for children with life limiting and life threatening conditions.

In addition to Ozzy’s signature, the guitar is signed by an electric lineup of rock and metal legends, including Jack Black, Wolfgang Van Halen, Billy Idol, Jelly Roll, Tool’s Maynard Keenan, Metallica’s Robert Trujilo, Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Zakk Wylde, Andrew Watt, and Steve Stevens.

The guitar’s donation comes hot on the heels of an announcement that Ozzy is to reunite with his Black Sabbath bandmates for a final performance in July. The Back to the Beginning’s show at Villa Park will bring together some of the biggest names in rock and metal and will see also a portion of the proceeds donated to Acorns.

Acorns ‘This Town’ Gala Dinner

The Acorns ‘This Town’ Gala Dinner is a tribute to Birmingham’s rich cultural history, inspired by the hit drama, which is set against the backdrop of the vibrant ska and two-tone music scenes and captures a pivotal moment in local history.

Guests can expect a journey through 1980s Birmingham, with entertainment, live music and a fine dining experience – all while helping local families across the West Midlands caring for seriously ill children get the care and support they desperately need.

The exclusive event will be hosted by the incredible Dave Sharpe, a familiar voice on BBC local radio and a fixture of the region’s 70s and 80s music scene. It will feature live music from RnB best seller Indigo Marshall and Reggae revivalists Young Culture Band. Plus Birmingham Poet Laureate 2020-2022, Casey Bailey, will also give a bespoke performance seen nowhere else.

The evening will also welcome some of the show’s main cast and, of course, Steven Knight himself.

Closing the gala dinner is music legend Neville Staple, frontman of the iconic band The Specials, with a special headline performance. Neville is a cornerstone of the ska movement and one of the genre’s leading figures.

Acorns Children’s Hospice provides specialist palliative care for babies, children and young people with life limiting and life threatening conditions, and support for their families.

In the past year, the charity has cared for more than 780 children across the West Midlands, and supported over 1,000 families, including those who are bereaved. Children visit Acorns for rehabilitative respite, symptom management, emergency and end-of-life care.

This care and support is provided from Acorns three hospices, based in Birmingham, Walsall and Worcester, and in the community.

Acorns needs around £35,000 each day to provide its children’s hospice care, with two thirds of that amount coming from generous donations and fundraising by the local community.

To find out more about the lifeline care and support provided by Acorns, visit www.acorns.org.uk