Pianist Jayson Gillham’s case against MSO mustn’t turn into ‘roving inquiry’ on Middle East conflict, judge warns
Federal court case of classical pianist who alleges Melbourne Symphony Orchestra unlawfully discriminated due to his views begins The judge hearing the case of a classical pianist who alleges the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra unlawfully discriminated against him because of his views on Israeli forces killing Palestianian journalists says the matter will not be a “roving inquiry” over conflict in the Middle East. Pianist Jayson Gillham is suing the MSO over a cancelled Melbourne concert he was con
Federal court case begins for classical pianist who alleges Melbourne Symphony Orchestra unlawfully discriminated due to his views
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The judge hearing the case of a classical pianist who alleges the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra unlawfully discriminated against him because of his views on Israeli forces killing Palestianian journalists says the matter will not be a “roving inquiry” over conflict in the Middle East.
Pianist Jayson Gillham is suing the MSO over a cancelled Melbourne concert he was contracted to perform on 15 August 2024, a cancellation which he claims was an attempt to silence him over his stance on the Gaza conflict.
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- Pianist Jayson Gillham’s case against MSO mustn’t turn into ‘roving inquiry’ on Middle East conflict, judge warnsGuardian - World · Nino Bucci Justice and courts reporter · May 18, 2026, 3:25 AM
- Pianist Jayson Gillham says he never considered apologising for Gaza comments, trial hearsGuardian - World · Nino Bucci Justice and courts reporter · May 18, 2026, 6:51 AM
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