NYJO exists to empower young jazz musicians and inspire audiences across the UK through engaging participation projects and impactful live performances.
NYJO exists to empower and inspire young people across the UK through jazz.
NYJO has grown from a single jazz orchestra to a vibrant, varied organisation delivering engaging participation projects and impactful live performances for everyone.
We are committed to supporting and developing musicians of all styles and standards: whether you want to become the next emerging artist or simply play for fun – we’re here for it.
What’s on

NYJO @ Levels: Township Jazz
Event date - August 8, 2025
Locationvenue - Peckham Levels
Be part of the fourth edition of our monthly residency at Peckham Levels, South-East London. Tell me more

Township Jazz @ We Out Here
Event date - August 16, 2025
Locationvenue - Wimborne St Giles, Dorset
This summer, our tribute to Abdullah Ibrahim comes to the Lush Life stage at We Out Here. Tell me more

NYJO @ Levels: Township Jazz
Event date - August 8, 2025
Locationvenue - Peckham Levels
Be part of the fourth edition of our monthly residency at Peckham Levels, South-East London. Read more

Township Jazz @ We Out Here
Event date - August 16, 2025
Locationvenue - Wimborne St Giles, Dorset
This summer, our tribute to Abdullah Ibrahim comes to the Lush Life stage at We Out Here. Read more
NYJO Learning
NYJO Learning nurtures young musicians through high quality workshops, courses and performance opportunities. We value access, inclusivity and progress at all levels and believe in harnessing the power of musical participation as a tool for personal growth.

News

NYJO Learning: February 2025 Holiday Project
In February 2025, 30 young people came together to explore different kinds of percussion with us. Read more

NYJO Learning: Music & Freedom
This Summer, through a series of workshops in Dorset, we've been exploring what freedom means to people today. Read more

NYJO @ Cross the Tracks 2025
Find out what happened when NYJO took to the fields at Cross the Tracks Festival in 2025! Read more