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

October Holiday Project
Event date - October 27, 2025
Locationvenue - Woolwich Works
This October half-term, NYJO is teaming up with She's Got Brass for a 2-day musical exploration! Tell me more

October Vocal Workshops
Event date - October 30, 2025
Locationvenue - Woolwich Works
This October half-term, NYJO Vocalist Daisy Houlder is leading a 2-day deep dive into the music of Carole King! Tell me more

NYJO Under 18s Programme
Event date - October 11, 2025
Locationvenue - Woolwich Works
The fourth week of Autumn Term in our NYJO Under 18s Saturday Programme. Read more

NYJO Under 18s Programme
Event date - October 18, 2025
Locationvenue - Woolwich Works
The fifth week of Autumn Term in our NYJO Under 18s Saturday Programme. Read more

Woolwich Works Songbirds
Event date - October 22, 2025
Locationvenue - Woolwich Works
Our Songbirds Singing Group at Woolwich Works returns for the Autumn Term! 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

Join our team – Development & Communications Coordinator
Join NYJO, grow your skills and help shape the future of jazz in the UK! Read more

NYJO Learning: My London Project
A creative music-making project for young people aged 13 - 18, exploring the musical sounds of London as it is now and envisioning a future for the city through song-writing. Read more

NYJO Learning: Manchester Widening Access
Find out more about our work in Manchester delivered across 2025, helping to build young people's confidence in improvisation and creative music-making. Read more