Commonwealth Games bull officially unveiled at Birmingham New Street
Ozzy the mechanical bull now has a permanent home at the station.
Last updated 26th Jul 2023
After its starring role at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, Ozzy the mechanical bull has been officially unveiled in his new home.
It's taken pride of place at New Street Station so visitors and commuters can see the 10m sculpture, which wowed the crowds during last summer's opening ceremony.
Ozzy first performance today (26 July) will see him moving his head with lit-up eyes, roaring, and swishing his tail.
It comes after a six-month rebuild of the mechanical sculpture, to allow it to go on permanent display in the heart of the city.
He was named after Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne in a public vote last month.
The unveiling also coincides with the first anniversary of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games and Birmingham Festival 23 which starts this Friday.
The bull was due to be dismantled following last summer's Games, but a public campaign to save it and keep it in the city was successful.
Ozzy being moved into New Street station
Ozzy's head ready to be lifted over ticket barriers at New Street
Parts of Ozzy being moved into place at New Street
It was then confirmed earlier this year that his new home would be New Street Station.
Special effects company Artem, who created the bull, have now redesigned Ozzy to make him suitable for indoor display.
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