Pianist Jayson Gilham has released a statement to media to the effect that his dispute with Sophie Galaise, former Managing Director of Melbourne Symphony Orchestra has been resolved.

“I appreciate that Ms Galaise has expressed regret for the circumstances that led to the cancellation and that she has accepted that I believe I was entitled to speak as I did during my recital on 11 August 2024,” wrote Gilham.

The MSO parted ways with Galaise in August last year.

Gilham’s case against the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, however, is ongoing. A hearing took place in the Federal Court on 17 March, following the MSO’s attempt to have the case thrown out on the basis that freelance artists are not protected under workplace discrimination laws.

Gillham and his legal team are challenging that claim, arguing that his “workplace rights” under Section 340 of the Fair Work Act were violated and that discrimination against the expression of a political belief or activity is unlawful under Victoria’s Equal Opportunity Act.

Jayson Gillham. Photo © Rémi Chauvin

“This case is about more than one performance,” wrote Gillham. “It raises serious questions about whether freelance and contracted workers across...