Jun 5, 2026 – 5.49pmA judge has urged Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and pianist Jayson Gillham to try for a third time to settle their unlawful discrimination suit, warning reputations on both sides could be tarnished were he required to make a judgment.Friday afternoon’s advice from Justice Graeme Hill came at the end of a three-week trial in the Federal Court, where Gillham has sought to prove unlawful discrimination, adverse action and breach of contract against him by the MSO.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles