Liam Gallagher's tambourine grin and Charli XCX says bye to Brat - Music Photography Awards 2026 shortlist
The Abbey Road Music Photography Awards have announced their 2026 shortlist, featuring iconic images of artists like Liam Gallagher and Charli XCX. The finalists will be exhibited at Outernet London before winners are announced in late September.
Why it matters
These awards highlight the intersection of music culture and visual arts, documenting significant moments in contemporary music history.
Image source, Lewis Evans Image caption, This image of Liam Gallagher facing Oasis fans at Wembley is nominated in the live music category
Striking images of Oasis's reunion tour and Charli XCX bringing Brat to Glastonbury Festival are among the nominees at this year's Abbey Road Music Photography Awards.
The awards, which this year considered works by more than 24,500 submissions from 42 different countries, released a shortlist of 40 finalists across eight categories on Tuesday.
The likes of Kendrick Lamar, Fontaines DC, Tame Impala and Sombr also feature in the shots, while other images of stars including FKA Twigs have been selected - out of competition - for judges' awards.
All of the finalist photographs will go on display in the LED tunnel at entertainment complex Outernet London from 8 to 14 September.
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