Noel Gallagher to be awarded Songwriter of the Year at BRIT Awards 2026

The BRIT Awards 2026 with Mastercard have today announced that Noel Gallagher is the recipient of this year’s Songwriter of the Year award.

The BRITs Songwriter of the Year award recognises exceptional songwriting talent, and is decided by a select panel of expert judges, with previous recipients including Ed Sheeran, Kid Harpoon, RAYE and Charli xcx.

Noel Gallagher’s songwriting has permeated the fabric of British culture for over 30 years, from his seminal work with Oasis to his ambitious and acclaimed solo albums with Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds. His songs span generations and have continued to resonate with audiences around the world like no other.

In August 2024, Oasis ended 16 years of speculation by confirming a return to the live stage, in a reunion that many thought would never come to pass. The Oasis Live ‘25 tour became a cultural phenomenon, with 41 electrifying performances in cities across the world. Fans devoured a setlist packed with some of the most iconic songs in music history, with Oasis fever dominating the airwaves, streaming platforms and UK Official Charts; at one juncture during the tour the Top Five of the UK Album Chart featured three Oasis albums, with Time Flies… at Number 1, (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? at 2 and Definitely Maybe at 4. Oasis sold in excess of 1 million albums in 2025 alone – the only UK artist to achieve such a feat.

Stacey Tang, Chair of the 2026 BRIT Awards Committee and Co-President of RCA Records at Sony Music UK said: ⁠“For more than three decades, Noel has crafted songs that have become part of our collective story – bold, brilliant, and always recognisable. His songs have soundtracked memories for multiple generations and defined the spirit of British music globally. Honouring Noel as Songwriter of the Year celebrates a remarkable body of work and a creative force that continues to connect and inspire artists and fans worldwide.”

Noel will accept the award in Manchester, at the Co-op Live on 28th February. 

The public vote is open for Song of the Year with Mastercard andInternational Song of the Year, exclusively on WhatsApp as part of The BRITs continued partnership with Meta. 

To vote, fans can head to the BRITs WhatsApp channel or BRITs socials from midday today (Friday 30th January) until the vote closes at 6pm on Friday 13th February. Further information on the vote can be found at brits.co.uk/vote.