Pianist Jayson Gillham’s comment on stage referencing Gaza was not the reason his concert was cancelled, but the fact he did not have prior authorisation, the former orchestra boss told a court.

Board member Martin Foley has told a court hearing he raised the idea of bringing Gillham back on condition they could reach an agreement to “resolve the mess”.

Pianist Jayson Gillham’s comment on stage referencing Gaza was not the reason his concert was cancelled, but the fact he did not have prior authorisation, the former orchestra…