Oasis touched down in Chile for the South American leg of their mega-tour last week – but it’s not just the band grabbing headlines.
In a shocking twist, Paul Gallagher – older brother to Liam and Noel – has quietly tagged along to every single tour stop, from Australia all the way to the USA and now Chile.
Despite being on bail over allegations of rape and coercive control, Paul has been snapped backstage, camera in hand, after reportedly being brought in to take photos for his superstar siblings.
Insiders tell Daily Mail that he has been flown around the globe free of charge and even paid for his pictures, raising eyebrows as he hops continents while facing such grave accusations back home.
Critics say it’s deeply disappointing that Paul has been allowed to travel the world in luxury while awaiting the outcome of such a serious case.
The band have kept tight-lipped – but fans are asking how someone on bail for allegations this severe can tour the planet like a VIP.
Paul Gallagher jets around the world with brothers Noel and Liam free of charge for Oasis’ tour despite rape and violent sex charges
Paul – older brother to Liam and Noel (pictured) – has quietly tagged along to every single tour stop, from Australia all the way to the USA and now Chile
However, this isn’t the first time Liam has shown support for his brother Paul amid the allegations, as he dedicated a song to him at the penultimate Oasis UK tour show.
The singer, 53, gave a shoutout to his sibling, 59, before launching into the group’s 1997 hit Stand By Me at Wembley Stadium.
Liam paused before singing Stand By Me, to say: ‘I want to dedicate this one to Paul Gallagher.’
Its lyrics include, ‘I’ve got a lot of things to learn’, and ‘Stand by me, nobody knows the way it’s gonna be’.
Paul denied the charge of rape when he appeared at Harrow Crown Court back in August this year.
He also pleaded not guilty to coercive and controlling behaviour, three counts of sexual assault, three counts of intentional strangulation, two counts of making a threat to kill, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
The alleged offences are said to have taken place between 2022 and 2024 and relate to one woman.
A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police previously said: ‘Paul Gallagher, 59, of East Finchley, has been charged with rape, coercive and controlling behaviour, three counts of sexual assault, three counts of intentional strangulation, two counts of making a threat to kill and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
Despite being on bail over allegations of rape and coercive control, Paul has been snapped backstage, camera in hand, after reportedly being brought in to take photos for his siblings
‘The offences are reported to have taken place between 2022-2024. The charges follow an investigation that commenced in 2024.
‘A woman is being supported by specially trained officers.’
Paul lives in a flat that Noel bought in 2004 and has worked as a DJ and photographer.
He has previously described himself as living a normal life ‘amongst the lower middle classes’.
Paul added that he tries to avoid public attention, preferring to stay ‘invisible’.
Paul grew up with brothers Liam and Noel in Burnage, Manchester, but he has never been involved with Oasis.
Oasis have been contacted for comment.
