Australian orchestras face job losses as technology replaces live musicians
Australian orchestra musicians were cut from Disney's The Lion King as companies replace live artists with technology like KeyComp. Violinist James Steendam noted a decline from 17 musicians in 2013 to only five now performing live. Rising costs have pressured the industry, leading to significant losses in local jobs and musical authenticity.
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Published 26 Jun 2026, 01:30 UTC · Updated 26 Jun 2026, 01:40 UTC
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