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Oasis Dominates 2026 Pollstar Awards
4/16/2026, 11:57:49 AM
Major Awards and Recognitions
Oasis' "Oasis Live '25 Tour" was awarded Major Tour of the Year at the 37th Annual Pollstar Awards, held on April 15, 2026, at the Loews Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles. The event, part of the Pollstar Live! conference, recognized various artists and industry professionals across multiple categories. Other notable winners included Metallica for Rock Tour of the Year, Kendrick Lamar and SZA for Hip-Hop Tour of the Year, and The Weeknd for R&B Tour of the Year. The awards ceremony was hosted by iHeartRadio personality Valentine and featured a range of performances and appearances from prominent figures in the music industry.
Key Winners and Categories
The Pollstar Awards highlighted a diverse array of talent across genres. Benson Boone received the Pop Tour of the Year award for his "American Heart World Tour," while Bad Bunny was recognized for Latin Tour of the Year with "Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour." The Country Tour of the Year resulted in a tie between Chris Stapleton and Lainey Wilson. Additionally, Olivia Dean was honored as Support/Special Guest of the Year for her role in Sabrina Carpenter's "Short n' Sweet Tour."
CAA (Creative Artists Agency) emerged as a significant player, winning multiple awards including Booking Agency of the Year, with Darryl Eaton recognized as Agent of the Year. The agency's dominance in the awards reflects its influential role in the live music industry.
Venue and Festival Recognitions
The awards also acknowledged outstanding venues and festivals. The Eagles were awarded Residency of the Year for their performances at Sphere in Las Vegas, while the Austin City Limits Music Festival was named Music Festival of the Year for events with over 30,000 attendees. The Troubadour in West Hollywood was recognized as Nightclub of the Year, and the Hollywood Bowl won the Red Rocks Award for Outdoor Concert Venue of the Year.
Official Statements and Responses
Arthur Fogel, Chairman of Global Music at Live Nation, accepted the Major Tour of the Year award on behalf of Oasis, highlighting the band's significant impact on the live music scene. In his acceptance speech, Fogel expressed gratitude for the recognition amidst a challenging time for the industry.
Criticism and Opposition
While the Pollstar Awards celebrated the achievements within the live music industry, some critics argue that the awards may not fully represent the diversity of talent in the music scene, particularly regarding the inclusion of emerging artists and genres.
Verbatim Quotes
- “This is awesome, yeah; this is really fucking cool. Thanks so much to Pollstar and everyone in this room. We work in a sometimes demanding business that defies all logic, but we get to work in music – how cool is that?” — Darryl Eaton, Agent of the Year, Creative Artists Agency
- “Road families are a fun bunch, crazy, unpredictable and all over the fucking place, but in every collective of characters, there’s someone at the calm of the shit storm, the soothing presence that acts with authority and common sense. That’s Chris Risner,” — Lars Ulrich, Metallica, on the touring experience
The Pollstar Awards serve as a significant benchmark for recognizing excellence in the live music industry, celebrating both established and emerging talents while also reflecting on the industry's ongoing challenges.
