Brisbane Times ·general ·2 hours ago

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra defends dismissal of pianist over Gaza comments at trial

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will defend an unfair dismissal lawsuit brought by pianist Jayson Gillham, whose concert it cancelled after he made Gaza-related comments on stage in August 2024. The Federal Court trial begins Monday, May 18. The MSO disputes who controls its stage and says Gillham should have sought permission; Gillham argues for artists' freedom of expression.

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