Los Angeles, California, USA: Rahul Bhatt, a tour photographer associated with the K-pop girl group KATSEYE, has been honoured with the Favourite Tour Photographer award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards 2026, held on March 26.
The 13th edition of the annual awards ceremony took place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, celebrating some of the biggest names in the global music industry. Major categories were dominated by artists such as Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny.
Amid these headline-grabbing wins, Bhatt’s achievement stood out in a highly competitive yet relatively less-publicised category. His work documenting KATSEYE’s tours and live performances earned him recognition over several notable photographers linked with internationally acclaimed artists.
The fan-voted category featured strong competition from nominees including Abby Waisler (Gracie Abrams), Adam DeGross (Post Malone), Anna Lee (Coldplay), Baeth (Tate McRae), Chris Cornejo (Shakira), Cynthia Parkhurst (Katy Perry), Henry Hwu (Billie Eilish), Hyghly (The Weeknd), Joshua Halling (Oasis), Thomas Falcone (Shawn Mendes), and Tom Pallant (YUNGBLUD).
Bhatt, a UK-born photographer of Indian origin, has built a strong reputation in the global music industry. He has worked extensively with international artists, producing visual content for tours, campaigns, and live performances.
Currently operating between Los Angeles and London, Bhatt specialises in photography, video production, and digital content strategy. His portfolio includes collaborations with leading artists such as Camila Cabello, Nicki Minaj, and the former boy band One Direction.
Established in 2014, the iHeartRadio Music Awards recognise the most popular artists and music across iHeartMedia platforms, with winners determined through a combination of data metrics and fan voting.
