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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Australian 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.