Noel Gallagher won Songwriter of the Year at the 2026 BRIT Awards, honored for his lasting impact despite no new 2025 music.

Noel Gallagher won Songwriter of the Year at the 2026 BRIT Awards in Manchester, despite not releasing new music in 2025. The BRITs defended the choice, citing his lasting cultural impact and the global resurgence of Oasis’s music following their successful reunion tour. Gallagher credited his brother Liam and former bandmates in a speech marked by personal reconciliation, though parts were censored during live broadcast. The event, held at Co-op Live, drew criticism for technical issues, chaotic tributes, and bleeped remarks, but highlighted Manchester’s growing role in British music. Gallagher hinted at new songwriting, linking his win to the city’s significance and the tour’s commercial success.