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Musicians’ union rejects MSO ban on political comment

August 15, 2024 Mark Phillips #MEAAMusic #MEAASOMA MediaRoom Releases

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra has again overstepped the mark by declaring that a concert stage is not an appropriate forum for political comment, says the union representing its musicians.

MSO must take full responsibility for its over-reach

August 14, 2024 Mark Phillips #MEAAMusic #MEAASOMA MediaRoom Releases

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra must take full responsibility and rectify a crisis of its own making when it stood down pianist Jayson Gillham for comments about the human toll of the war in Gaza

Statement on the sanctioning of a musician by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

August 14, 2024 Mark Phillips #MEAAMusic #MEAASOMA MediaRoom Other statements Releases

The Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance is disturbed at the news that a musician has been sanctioned for simply voicing a personal view about the human tragedy that continues to unfold in Palestine.

Nine Publishing journalists vote to accept new offer from management

July 31, 2024 Mark Phillips #MEAAMedia MediaRoom Releases

Journalists at Nine Publishing will put further industrial action on hold after management put forward a new offer at an enterprise bargaining agreement meeting today.

Nine Publishing journalists return to work today; campaign for quality journalism continues

July 31, 2024 Mark Phillips #MEAAMedia MediaRoom Releases

Journalists at Nine Publishing mastheads will return to work this morning from a five day strike and are ready to resume negotiations with management.