Striking images from Oasis's reunion tour and Charli XCX's performance of her album Brat at Glastonbury Festival are among the nominees for this year's Abbey Road Music Photography Awards. The awards received over 24,500 submissions from 42 countries and have narrowed them down to a shortlist of 40 finalists across eight categories. These include photos of artists like Kendrick Lamar, Fontaines DC, Tame Impala, and Sombr, as well as shots of FKA Twigs, which were selected for special judges' awards. The photographs will be displayed in the LED tunnel at Outernet London from 8 to 14 September. Five of these will be up for a fan-voted "Music Moment of the Year" award, with voting available both online and in person at the exhibition. The winners will be announced on 24 September at the London studios that inspired the iconic 1969 Beatles album Abbey Road. Head judge Rankin, a renowned British photographer and director, described 2026 as the strongest year yet for the awards, which have been running for five years. He praised the submissions for their technical brilliance and emotional depth, calling the current state of music photography "exciting" and noting that the awards offer a snapshot of its current direction. This year's guest category celebrates 50 years of punk, with photographers Roberta Bayley and Masayoshi Sukita receiving special recognition. The judging panel includes notable figures from both music and photography, such as Chic guitarist Nile Rogers and Brit Award-winning singer Raye. Among the standout nominees is a photo of Liam and Noel Gallagher of Oasis sharing a quiet moment on stage during their final Wembley Stadium show of their 2025 comeback tour. Another image captures a single fan caught in the chaos of the River Plate stadium in Buenos Aires during an Oasis concert. A behind-the-scenes shot of the New York band Geese clearing their studio space for a photoshoot is also nominated, as is a fisheye portrait of The OGM, a member of the group HO99O9, showcasing his custom grill. The nominees span a wide range of subjects, from festival scenes to intimate portraits, each capturing a unique moment in the world of music. Other notable entries include a portrait of Kendrick Lamar at the Super Bowl halftime show, surrounded by performers forming the U.S. flag, and a striking image of Yorkshire singer-songwriter Billie Marten riding a white horse at sunset in New Zealand. A festival photo shows metal fans forming a human pyramid at Download Festival, while Fontaines DC are captured rocking out at a festival in Ireland, with a Ferris wheel in the background. Additional entries include a behind-the-scenes look at Tame Impala's music video set and a candid shot of Australian punk band Private Function playing their final gig. The awards highlight the diversity and creativity of music photography, celebrating both established and emerging talent in the field.