Melbourne Symphony Orchestra rejects pianist Jayson Gillham's compensation request over political opinion incident.

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) rejected pianist Jayson Gillham's compensation request after he claimed discrimination for expressing a political opinion during a concert. Gillham dedicated a piece to journalists killed in Gaza, prompting the MSO to cancel his subsequent performance and apologize to the audience. As negotiations have failed, Gillham, now represented by Marque Lawyers, insists he won't retract his statements, asserting his rights as an artist.

September 02, 2024
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