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

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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’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralian British pianist Jayson Gillham is suing the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra over the cancellation of a concert in August.The pianist has filed legal proceedings in the federal court, alleging MSO management cancelled the 15 August concert in Melbourne in an attempt to silence him over his stance on the conflict in Gaza. Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2024/oct/03/pianist-sues-melbourne-symphony-orchestra-for-cancelling-his-concert-allegedly-over-gaza-stance-ntwnfb

Author : Kelly Burke

Publish date : 2024-10-03 04:23:36

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