Judgment day for pianist, orchestra in Gaza speech case

Musician loses Israel comments case

A classical pianist who had a performance cancelled after making onstage comments about the war in Gaza has lost a court case against the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO).

Cancelled musician loses fight against orchestra over political beliefs

The unlawful discrimination case brought by Jayson Gillham against the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra sprung from the orchestra's decision to cancel his scheduled performance over comments he made about Gaza.

Pianist ‘disappointed’ after losing unfair dismissal case against orchestra

Judge Graeme Hill found the MSO did not take action against Gillham because of his political beliefs, rather it was protecting its own business interests and reputation.

Judgment day for pianist, orchestra in Gaza speech case

The limits of free speech within workplaces will be put to the test when a judge hands down his ruling in the case of a pianist sacked over his Gaza comments.