Noel and his brother Liam are big fans of getting dressed up. Liam once went to a party as Jesus and Noel has apparently admitted he was once in costume when an invite from the Prime Minister to drinks at Downing Street appeared in his letterbox.

He was recently quoted as saying: "I defy anybody to have an official f***ing letter drop through the letterbox, while you’re dressed as an Afghan clown, at five in the morning".

Those expected at the knees-up include Kasabian and Paul Weller.

Oasis: Noel isn’t going solo - April 16 2007
Oasis have denied reports that Noel Gallagher is launching a solo career.

The band’s official website, Oasisnet, released a statement quashing rumours that Noel was due to play at Glastonbury on his own.

"Noel Gallagher is not preparing to launch into a solo career nor will he be playing at Glastonbury this June, as have been strongly suggested in some circles," the statement said.

The songwriter was described as "an avid fan" of Glasto, who would "no doubt" be attending the festival.

And the statement added that Noel had enjoyed playing acoustic sets but would be concentrating on writing songs in the near future.

"Noel, along with Gem, have had a great time performing their semi acoustic shows recently and will continue to do so when it feels like a good idea, however Glastonbury is not on the agenda," it said.

"The summer of 2007 is set to be a relatively quiet time for Oasis with the band members writing and demoing new songs."

Noel goes solo? - April 13 2007
Noel Gallagher has apparently revealed he’s nearly ready to release his first solo album.

The Oasis guitarist said he was excited about producing work under his own name, but reassured fans it did not spell the end of the legendary band, saying they are also due to record a new album, NME reports.

"I’ve actually got a backlog of songs that are slowly building up. The thing about a solo record is the time to do one is between Oasis world tours because you’d have a good couple of years," he said.

"I’ve got a backlog now of about four or five songs which are probably too far in the past as far as the band is concerned, but which could work on my record... it’s coming."

Profilic songwriter Noel said there are also eight songs that he wants to put on the new Oasis album.

"The next one in theory is already written. I’ve got eight songs that I’m pretty happy with.

"I think Liam’s got one or two that he thinks are brilliant. We’re waiting for Gem and Andy. It’s just a case of sitting down and saying, ’When do we want to do this?’"

Noel ’can’t wait’ to be dad - Mar 27 2007
Noel Gallagher has revealed he can’t wait to be a father again after news that his long-term girlfriend Sara MacDonald is pregnant.

Speaking at last night’s Teenage Cancer Trust gig, the Oasis songwriter told Virgin Radio: "I’m looking forward to seeing a direct cross between me and my Mrs because she is gorgeous and I’m a genius."

Noel, 39, who has a seven-year-old daughter Anais with ex-wife Meg Mathews, joked that another addition to the Gallagher family was "what the world has been waiting for".

Noel, who picked up the Outstanding Contribution To Music award for Oasis at the Brits last month, also said he will carry on making music.