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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Henry Belot

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra performance in London interrupted by pro-Palestine protestors

Interior of Royal Albert Hall in London without people
Jewish Artists for Palestine interrupted a Melbourne Symphony Orchestra performance at the BBC Proms performance for more than 10 minutes on Friday night, with some members shouting from the upper stalls of Royal Albert Hall. Photograph: Prisma by Dukas Presseagentur GmbH/Alamy

Pro-Palestine protesters have interrupted a performance by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (at the BBC Proms in London, accusing the organisation’s management of silencing artists who have criticised Israel’s conduct in Gaza.

The Jewish Artists for Palestine group interrupted the performance for more than 10 minutes on Friday night, with some members shouting from the upper stalls of Royal Albert Hall, including claims the MSO “silenced artists” and “silenced protest”.

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