Instagram/Noel Gallagher & Liam Gal TV Noel Gallagher wins BRIT Songwriter of the Year 2026 in historic Manchester ceremony. Read his uncensored speech & see Pep Guardiola's tribute. April 2, 2026 AceShowbiz - Noel Gallagher was honoured with the prestigious BRIT Award for Songwriter of the Year during the 2026 ceremony held in Manchester, marking the first time in the event's 47-year history that it took place outside London. Despite the significance of his win, the guitarist's acceptance speech was partially censored on ITV, but the full version has since been shared publicly.