A concert featuring Australian-British pianist Jayson Gillham is set to be rescheduled after the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra says it made an "error" in cancelling his performance following comments he made about the killing of journalists in Gaza.

  • In short: The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra admits it made an error when it pulled pianist Jayson Gillham from an upcoming performance over comments he made about the killing of journalists in Gaza.

  • The MSO said it made an “error” in cancelling his performance, but maintains their concert was not an appropriate place to express personal views.

  • What’s next? The orchestra’s August 15 concert, which was expected to go ahead without Mr Gillham, has now been cancelled due to security issues but the MSO wants to reschedule the performance.

  • ZagorathEnglish
    3•1 month ago

    to uphold a non-partisan position

    There’s nothing non-partisan about cancelling someone for stating facts.

    • @fine_sandy_bottomEnglish
      -1•1 month ago

      It’s an alleged crime yet to be confirmed by a recognised court, therefore they remain “alleged” facts.