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VIC:Pianist's onstage Gaza comments 'nightmare', court told

The agent of pianist Jayson Gillham says the performer's comments about Gaza while he was on stage were selfish, a court has been told.

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Jayson Gillham: MSO executive suggested cancelling pianist’s concert before seeing Gaza comments, court hears

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s then chief operating officer Guy Ross tells court he was concerned for Jewish colleague

The Guardian - AU

Pianist's onstage Gaza comments 'nightmare', court told

The agent of pianist Jayson Gillham says the performer's comments about Gaza while he was on stage were selfish, a court has been told.

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Pianist Jayson Gillham says he never considered apologising for Gaza comments, trial hears

Federal court case begins for classical pianist who alleges Melbourne Symphony Orchestra unlawfully discriminated due to his views

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Cancelled pianist denies misleading MSO on Gaza music

Pianist Jayson Gillham has given evidence in his court case against a major symphony orchestra, which will test the limits of free speech in the workplace.

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Jayson Gillham announces tour with Palestinian-Jordanian musician ahead of MSO court case

The Australian-British pianist will face off against the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in court after his concert last year was axed over comments on Gaza

The Guardian - AU

Pianist to tour Australia amid legal row with orchestra

Concert pianist Jayson Gillham will return to Australia for a self-presented tour, as his court case against the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra continues.

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Expressing strong opinions can put your job at risk. Clearer laws would help

Within days of American conservative Charlie Kirk’s assassination, people posting on social media or commenting on his death – including TV host Jimmy Kimmel, teachers, pilots, a football team employee, and a US Secret Service employee – were being censured, suspended or sacked.

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Melbourne Symphony Orchestra/ Martín review – soloist and players gather strength after protesters disrupt Prom

A rattled Khatia Buniatishvili delayed her driven rendition of Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No 1 to the second half of a Prom overshadowed by Palestine protests, yet the orchestra found buoyancy in Dvořák to lift the mood

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Chaos as pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt BBC Proms at Royal Albert Hall

Jewish Artists for Palestine halted the concert for more than 10 minutes by unfurling black fabric banners from the upper tiers of the venue

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Melbourne Symphony Orchestra performance in London interrupted by pro-Palestine protestors

Jewish Artists for Palestine interrupted a BBC Proms performance at Royal Albert Hall on Friday, claiming the MSO ‘silenced artists’ and ‘silenced protest’

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No early curtain on axed pianist's feud with symphony

A pianist allegedly sacked after dedicating a piece to slain Gazan journalists has scored an early win in a legal dispute with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

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Court greenlights trial of pianist’s discrimination claim after Melbourne orchestra cancelled concert

Jayson Gillham had sued MSO claiming it cancelled concert over his pro-Gaza views but orchestra argued he was not an employee

The Guardian - AU

Music industry figures rally behind Queensland award winner after pro-Palestine controversy

More than 2,000 people sign petition in support of jazz musician and composer of River to Sea

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Pianist sues Melbourne Symphony Orchestra for cancelling his concert allegedly over Gaza stance

Jayson Gillham claims he was ‘silenced for speaking the truth’ and says situation ‘strikes at the heart of our right to free speech’

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MSO says concert pianist who dedicated performance to Palestinian journalists ‘abused his position’

Jayson Gillham’s demands include an affirmation of artists’ rights to speak freely, but Melbourne Symphony Orchestra says it won’t happen

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No harmony in sight as symphony's fight rises in tempo

Lawyers for the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra have accused pianist Jayson Gillham of making outrageous demands, further intensifying their dispute.

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Peter Garrett to conduct review into cancelled concert

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra's managing director has left the organisation as former arts minister Peter Garrett leads a review sparked by a cancelled concert.

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Melbourne Symphony Orchestra admits ‘error’ in cancelling pianist’s show over Gaza remarks

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra cancelled a show by Jayson Gillham after he dedicated a piece to the journalists of Gaza

The Guardian - AU

Israel-Gaza war: new evacuation orders in Gaza as 15 reported killed in Israeli strike – as it happens

Israel’s military spokesperson posted instructions on X for people in parts of central Gaza to evacuate

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Orchestra to conduct review after cancelling pianist

Senior figures at the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra have been asked to stand down by musicians in a no-confidence vote after a pianist's concert was cancelled.

The Guardian - AU

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra board promises independent review after musicians revolt over Gaza comments controversy

Announcement comes after musicians passed vote of no confidence in senior management over cancellation of Jayson Gillham’s performance

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