Australian band The Cat Empire joins musicians objecting to the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra's cancellation of a performance by a pianist who spoke about the conflict in Gaza.
  • In short: Musicians passed a vote of no confidence in the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s managing director and operating officer on Friday night after the cancellation of a performance by a pianist who spoke about the conflict in Gaza.
  • The move has also prompted well-known band The Cat Empire to postpone three shows with the MSO.
  • What’s next? The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra says it will conduct an independent review into its policies