U2 have been named MusiCares' 2027 Persons Of The Year. The band is set to receive the honour from the Recording Academy's charitable arm, which provides support to musicians in times of financial, personal, or medical crisis.
The award will be presented at a benefit gala on February 5 next year, held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The event will include performances of U2's back catalogue by various musicians, culminating in a short performance by the band themselves. Performers for the night are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy and MusiCares, stated that U2's impact extends "far beyond the stage," highlighting their music's generational influence and their dedication to humanitarian work. U2 expressed their honour, acknowledging the people they have worked with and their audience for enabling their 50-year career.