Pianist Jayson Gillham loses discrimination case against Melbourne symphony orchestra over Gaza comments
Pianist Jayson Gillham has lost a discrimination lawsuit against the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra regarding the cancellation of his concert. The orchestra cancelled the performance after Gillham dedicated a piece to journalists killed in Gaza, citing a breach of protocol.
Jayson Gillham sued the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra claiming he was sacked after he performed a solo piece called Witness dedicated to journalists killed in Gaza. Photograph: Jay Kogler/AAP Jayson Gillham sued the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra claiming he was sacked after he performed a solo piece called Witness dedicated to journalists killed in Gaza. Photograph: Jay Kogler/AAP Australia news Pianist Jayson Gillham loses discrimination case against Melbourne symphony orchestra over Gaza comments Gillham claimed Melbourne concert in 2024 cancelled in attempt to silence him over stance on Israel attacks on Gaza
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