NYJO News
NYJO Welcomes Musicians and Educators Jas Kayser and Giulia Marro to Board of Trustees
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of two exceptional new members to our Board of Trustees, Jas Kayser and Giulia Marro. Both appointees bring a wealth of contemporary industry experience and a profound dedication to music ... Read more
Development Coordinator
We are looking for a confident, creative and self-motivated individual to join us as Development Coordinator. Read more
NYJO Learning: Rhondda Cynon Taf 2026 Schools Tour
We are thrilled to announce that our programme of schools tours is back on the road and, this time, we are in the Welsh valleys! Read more
NYJO Learning: Leicestershire 2026 Workshops
Find out more about our 2026 work delivered in partnership with Leicestershire Music Hub for local secondary schools. Read more
Applications Open: NYJO Blueprint Orchestra
NYJO is now inviting applications for the first cohort of NYJO Blueprint Orchestra, a curated big band for emerging professional musicians, aged 18 –25, launching in 2026. Led by Musical Director Olivia Murphy, NYJO Blueprint ... Read more
NYJO Learning: Network Hub Launch Event
We are delighted to announce that on Saturday 21 March we will be launching our brand-new NYJO Network Digital Hub! Read more
NYJO Learning: Newcastle 2026 Workshops
Find out more about our half term project in Newcastle, delivered in partnership with Cobalt Studios and balletLORENT. Read more
James Baldwin: The Fire Next Time, Reflections by Eve Abiodun
Read about the experience of our wonderful Emerging Professional violinist Eve Abiodun and her reflections on being part of the James Baldwin project. Read more
NYJO NEWS: New year, new shows, new projects and NYJO across the nation!
The NYJO event roundup is starting the year strong: check out all the musical moments and opportunities we have got in store for the first few months of 2026. Read more
NYJO Learning: February Half-Term Project
This February half-term, NYJO is teaming up with Sam Eastmond to explore ensemble playing and improvisation! Read more
NYJO Learning: Birmingham 2026 Workshops
Find out more about our workshops in Birmingham across January - March 2026, delivered in partnership with B:Music. Read more
Introducing our new Development Director, Michael Volpe OBE
NYJO welcomes new Development Director Michael Volpe to the team. Read more
NYJO Performance Highlights 2025
2025 has been another big year for NYJO Emerging Professionals! Read all about our highlights here. Read more
Join our team: Finance Manager
Oversee and manage our financial operations and help us make a lasting difference to the future of jazz. Read more
CSVPA and NYJO Launch Full Jazz Scholarships
Announcing the launch of two full jazz music scholarships for the Level 4 Music Foundation course at CSVPA. Read more
NYJO Events
NYJO Under 18s Programme
Event date - January 10, 2026
Locationvenue - Woolwich Works
The 2026 Spring Term of our NYJO Under 18s Programme. Read more
Birmingham 2026 Sessions
Event date - January 24, 2026
Locationvenue - B:Music, Birmingham
Find out more about our workshops in Birmingham across January - March 2026, delivered in partnership with B:Music. Read more
Manchester 2026 Sessions
Event date - January 31, 2026
Locationvenue - Band on the Wall, Manchester
Take part in our Manchester 2026 sessions for young people aged 13-18 hosted at Band on the Wall! Read more
Woolwich Works Songbirds
Event date - February 4, 2026
Locationvenue - Woolwich Works
The 2026 Spring Term of our Songbirds Community Singing Group with Woolwich Works. Read more
Leicestershire 2026 Sessions
Event date - February 25, 2026
Locationvenue - Leicestershire Secondary Schools
Find out more about our 2026 work with Leicestershire secondary schools. Read more
Rhondda Cynon Taf 2026 Schools Tour
Event date - March 3, 2026
Locationvenue - Rhondda Cynon Taf Secondary Schools
We are thrilled to announce that our programme of schools tours is back on the road and, this time, we are in the Welsh valleys! Read more
NYJO Presents: Blue Note Reimagined
Event date - March 5, 2026
Locationvenue - Warwick Arts Centre
An unforgettable evening of jazz paying tribute to the iconic record label. Read more
NYJO @ Levels: Sunshine the Afrooist
Event date - March 6, 2026
Locationvenue - Peckham Levels
Our monthly residency featuring guest artists from the UK jazz scene. This March, NYJO present: Sunshine the Afrooist! Read more
NYJO & Sam Eastmond Present: John Zorn’s MASADA
Event date - March 7, 2026
Locationvenue - B:Music Town Hall and Symphony Hall
MASADA tours to Birmingham's B:Music Symphony Hall. Read more
NYJO x JMI Youth Big Band : The Future of Jazz
Event date - March 15, 2026
Locationvenue - JW3, Jewish Community Centre London NW3
Sam Eastmond leads NYJO Under 18s and JMI Youth Big Band for an extra special afternoon concert this March. Read more
NYJO & Sam Eastmond Present: John Zorn’s MASADA
Event date - March 16, 2026
Locationvenue - Ronnie Scott's
MASADA tours to the legendary Soho jazz club. Read more
Theon Cross X NYJO, Newcastle
Event date - March 20, 2026
Locationvenue - Cobalt Studios, Newcastle
NYJO teams up with Visionary Tuba player and composer Theon Cross in Newcastle for an evening of collaboration, innovation and young talent. Read more
Network Hub Launch Event
Event date - March 21, 2026
Locationvenue - Woolwich Works, London
We are delighted to announce that on Saturday 21 March we will be launching our brand-new NYJO Network Digital Hub! Read more
NYJO & Sam Eastmond Present: John Zorn’s MASADA in Cardiff
Event date - March 26, 2026
Locationvenue - Cardiff University School of Music
Masada goes on tour...Catch this NYJO 17 piece ensemble led by Sam Eastmond in Cardiff! Read more
Steam Down X NYJO, Brick Lane Jazz Festival
Event date - April 25, 2026
Locationvenue - Village Underground, 54 Holywell Ln, Lon
As part of the iconic Brick Lane Jazz Festival in East London, Steam Down collective will perform alongside NYJO Emerging Professionals for a fantastic Big Band experience Read more