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

Manchester Summer Project
Event date - July 28, 2025
Locationvenue - Band on the Wall, Manchester
Take part in our Manchester Summer Project hosted at Band on the Wall! 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. Tell me more

Manchester Summer Project
Event date - July 28, 2025
Locationvenue - Band on the Wall, Manchester
Take part in our Manchester Summer Project hosted at Band on the Wall! Read 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: Essex Widening Access
Turning up the Volume on Wellbeing: NYJO’s Music & Mental Health Pilot in Essex secondary schools. Read more

NYJO Learning: Lancashire Widening Access
Find out more about our project working with Lancashire Schools Jazz Orchestra, to build confidence in improvisation. Read more

My NYJO Story | Digby
Digby is a trumpeter in the NYJO Under 18s. During a recent work experience stint with us, we asked Digby what NYJO means to him. Read more