What’s coming up
August Coventry Holiday Project
Event date - August 18, 2026
Locationvenue - Warwick Arts Centre
This August, NYJO Resident MD Winston Clifford will be leading a 2-day summer course in Coventry for young musicians aged 13-18. Read more
NYJO’s Second Line Summer Showcase
Event date - August 26, 2026
Locationvenue - Woolwich Works
Come and join us this August to explore the joyful, communal music tradition of the Second Line brass band. Read more
NYJO’s Big Band Summer School
Event date - August 27, 2026
Locationvenue - Woolwich Works
This August, NYJO is teaming up with Sam Eastmond to explore ensemble playing and improvisation! Read more
‘In Harmony’: NYJO’s Summer Vocal Project
Event date - August 29, 2026
Locationvenue - Woolwich Works
Come and join us this August to explore the music of Carole King through vocal harmony arrangements. Read more
NYJO Blueprint Orchestra at Windsor Festival
Event date - September 19, 2026
Locationvenue - Windsor Parish Church, High Street
Our new ensemble makes it debut with a bold programme celebrating Toshiko Akiyoshi and Duke Ellington Read more
Timeless Icons: The Music of Miles Davis & Nina Simone
Event date - September 19, 2026
Locationvenue - Cadogan Hall
An incredible night of iconic big band jazz, celebrating two of the all-time greats as part of this year's Chelsea Arts Festival. Read more
NYJO Blueprint Orchestra at PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)
Event date - October 5, 2026
Locationvenue - PizzaExpress Live Soho
Catch our brand new ensemble at the top jazz club with the music of Ellington and Akiyoshi Read more
NYJO Blueprint Orchestra – Ellington’s Nutcracker
Event date - December 7, 2026
Locationvenue - Sinfonia Smith Square
An uplifting and festive set, filled with Big Band versions of the season's favourites Read more
NYJO Blueprint Orchestra
A new, forward-looking big band programme for NYJO Emerging Professional musicians.
Find out more about getting involved, upcoming gigs and how you can support.
