Noel Gallagher Wins Songwriter of the Year at 2026 BRIT Awards

Noel Gallagher accepted the Songwriter of the Year award at the 2026 BRIT Awards on Saturday, February 28.

The ceremony took place at the Co-op Live arena in Manchester, marking the first time the event occurred outside of London.

During his acceptance speech, Noel Gallagher publicly thanked his brother Liam Gallagher and his former bandmates.

Noel specifically named band members Bonehead, Guigsy, Andy, and Gem. Noel Gallagher acknowledged the vital role they played in the band's history.

He told the audience that without these musicians, he would simply be a singer-songwriter, noting that few people pay attention to that role alone.

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The award recognizes the impact of the Oasis reunion.

The band returned to the stage in 2025 for a successful tour, performing for fans across the globe. This tour helped drive record sales, with the band selling over one million albums in the past year alone.

Noel Gallagher joked during earlier interviews that he had not written new music for two years.

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He suggested that the award likely honors the success of the Oasis catalog and the massive reach of the recent reunion tour rather than new studio work.

|The recognition serves as a testament to the enduring popularity of the songs Noel Gallagher crafted over the last three decades.

The BRIT Awards 2026 featured a variety of performances and winners, but the tribute from Noel Gallagher to his brother Liam Gallagher and the rest of the band served as a major highlight for those watching the ceremony.