Liam Gallagher has said he “can’t be arsed” to attend this weekend’s BRIT Awards, despite the fact that his brother and bandmate Noel Gallagher is set to pick up the prestigious Songwriter Of The Year prize on the night.
The Oasis frontman made his feelings clear in typically blunt fashion after a fan asked on social media whether he would be going along to the ceremony. “I’m not,” he replied, before taking aim at broadcaster ITV, which airs the show.
His comments come amid a wider debate around awards recognition for the Manchester band. Reacting to Oasis’ recent nomination for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Gallagher downplayed the need for further accolades. “Oasis don’t need another award,” he wrote. “It’ll only go to our heads.” He added that he “just can’t be arsed with all that bollocks.”
I’m not I can’t be around those ITV cunts
— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) February 25, 2026
When another fan asked whether he would attend the Rock Hall ceremony if Oasis were inducted, Gallagher responded with a heavy dose of sarcasm: “Obv go collect it and tell the panel of judges how lovely they all look thank all the fans that voted for us and wreck the gaff.”
In a follow-up post, he added: “I’m just not feeling this RnR hall of fame thing is that a crime.”
Obv go collect it and tell the panel of judges how lovely they all look thank all the fans that voted for us and wreck the gaff
— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) February 25, 2026
The remarks are in keeping with Gallagher’s long-standing scepticism toward industry awards shows, which he has frequently mocked over the years. While Oasis have won multiple BRIT Awards and remain one of the most commercially successful British bands of all time, Liam has often framed such honours as secondary to fan support and cultural impact.
Noel Gallagher’s Songwriter Of The Year recognition at the BRIT Awards 2026 marks another milestone for the elder brother, widely credited as the chief architect behind Oasis’ catalogue of era-defining anthems including Wonderwall, Don’t Look Back In Anger and Live Forever. Though the Gallagher brothers have had a famously turbulent relationship since Oasis split in 2009, recent developments — including their long-anticipated reunion shows — have placed the band firmly back at the centre of British music conversation.
For many fans, Liam’s refusal to attend will come as little surprise. His anti-establishment stance and sharp-tongued online presence have become as much a part of his public persona as his distinctive vocals.
Whether he ultimately changes his mind remains to be seen — but if his latest posts are anything to go by, don’t expect to spot him on the red carpet this weekend.
Noel Gallagher has addressed the controversy surrounding his upcoming BRIT Award for Songwriter of the Year, telling critics to “meet me there” if they have an issue with his win.
Last week, the Oasis guitarist was announced as this year’s recipient of the prestigious prize, which recognises “exceptional songwriting” and has previously been awarded to the likes of Ed Sheeran, Kid Harpoon, RAYE and Charli XCX. The accolade is designed to celebrate the craft behind some of the UK’s most impactful music, honouring writers whose work has shaped the sound of the past year.
In announcing the decision, The BRIT Awards organisers said Gallagher had been selected because he had “permeated the fabric of British culture for over 30 years” with songs that “continue to resonate with audiences around the world like no other.” It was a nod not just to his work with Oasis, but also to his later success with Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, whose catalogue has remained a steady presence in charts, streaming platforms and live arenas.
@brits
Oasis out here collecting BRIT Awards like it's a hobby 😭
However, the announcement quickly sparked debate online. Critics pointed out that Gallagher has not released new material in the past 12 months, raising questions about how the award criteria are applied. While the BRITs have traditionally recognised achievements within the eligibility year, they have also historically taken wider commercial and cultural impact into account — something Gallagher’s supporters argue works in his favour.
Now, the Mancunian rocker has responded directly to the backlash, and in typical Noel fashion, he did not hold back.
“I haven’t written a song for two years. I’m not sure how I’ve got away with that one but I’ll take it,” he admitted, acknowledging the criticism with a smirk rather than a defence.
He went on to suggest that commercial performance still speaks volumes. “I think the Brits is all based on record sales, and I’m not sure there was another single songwriter that sold… I mean, we sold a million records last year. Didn’t even get off the couch and I’m not sure there’s a songwriter that can match that.”
The figures he refers to largely stem from continued sales and streaming of Oasis’ back catalogue, which has enjoyed a significant resurgence amid ongoing reunion speculation and renewed interest from younger listeners discovering the band through platforms like TikTok. Albums such as (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? and Definitely Maybe continue to shift units decades after their release, cementing Gallagher’s legacy as one of Britain’s most commercially successful songwriters.
But it was his closing remarks that truly set headlines alight.
“But you know, if anybody’s got a problem with it, meet me there,” he continued. “We’ll have it out on the red carpet. If any of those wet wipes songwriting teams, all 11 of them, want to write a song between the lot of them, want to have it out on the red carpet, I’m there.”
The pointed comment appeared to take aim at modern pop’s increasingly collaborative writing rooms, where tracks are often credited to multiple writers and producers. Gallagher has long been outspoken about his preference for traditional songwriting, frequently championing the solitary or small-group creative process that defined Britpop’s golden era.
For context, Gallagher’s songwriting credentials are difficult to dispute. As the principal writer behind Oasis classics such as Wonderwall, Don’t Look Back in Anger and Live Forever, he helped define the sound of 1990s British music and played a central role in what became known as the Cool Britannia movement. His work has influenced generations of artists both in the UK and internationally, with Oasis selling over 75 million records worldwide.
Still, the question lingers for some observers: should a songwriter be awarded for historic success rather than fresh output? Others argue that sustained cultural and commercial dominance — particularly when catalogues continue to outperform many contemporary releases — is itself evidence of songwriting excellence.
The ceremony itself is set to take place on February 28th at Co-op Live in Manchester, a fitting location given Gallagher’s deep ties to the city. The new arena, one of the UK’s largest indoor venues, will host the industry’s biggest names for a night celebrating British music — and potentially one of its most headline-grabbing moments if anyone decides to take Gallagher up on his offer.
