NYJO News
NYJO Learning: May Half-Term Project
This May half-term, NYJO is teaming up with Cameron Naylor for a 3-day soundscape exploration! Read more
NYJO x Big Give: Arts for Impact 2025
Watch the first video as part of our 60th anniversary fundraising campaign in partnership with the Big Give. Read more
Bill Ashton OBE (1936 – 2025) | Mark Armstrong
Our former Head of Music's tribute to our founder, following his passing in March 2025. Read more
My NYJO Story | Pixie Rachon
Pixie is a pianist in the NYJO Under 18s. During a recent work experience stint with us, we asked Pixie what NYJO means to her. Read more
A Tribute to James Baldwin @ Southbank Centre | Jane Cornwell
A guest piece exploring and reflecting on our sold out concert at the Southbank Centre celebrating James Baldwin. Read more
Dancing about… Eltham Library | Kenyah Johnson
Read the fourth in NYJO's Programmes Coordinator Kenyah Johnson's series, featuring interviews with NYJO musicians about their own shows and projects. Read more
Join Us for NYJO’s Open Large Ensemble Sessions!
An opportunity for jazz musicians aged 18-25 looking to connect with like-minded artists, develop your skills, and become part of a welcoming musical community! Read more
New Pathways… Reflections on First Time Jazz 2025 in London
Read about January's First Time Jazz tour, taking live jazz into 13 schools across London. Read more
Tour Announcement: Celebrating James Baldwin with ‘The Fire Next Time’ 2025
Our landmark centenary tribute concert for the influential author James Baldwin returns in 2025. Read more
Reflecting on a Transformative Musical Journey at Royal Greenwich Trust School
Discover our 8-week project with a band at Royal Greenwich Trust School to help launch their musical programme. Read more
Discover the Joy of Jazz: First Time Jazz Schools Tour Returns to London
We are thrilled to announce that our ‘First Time Jazz’ schools tour is back, and this time, we are taking jazz to the young people of London. Read more
Recruitment for NYJO U18s First Collective
Our Under 18s programme is growing for 2025: read about opportunities new and existing. Read more
Reimagining Sun Ra, A Project Journey…
As the final notes of our Sun Ra project echo through the cosmos, it’s time to reflect on an extraordinary creative journey which spanned community outreach, learning, and performance. Read more
Looking back at SoundSkool 2024
Reflecting on our third year collaborating with SoundSkool, a full-time, fully-funded music industry college for 16-19 year olds in East London. Read more
Under 18s EP: When You Least Expect It
Discover NYJO's latest EP, featuring music created by Under 18s at our May 2024 Holiday Project. Read more
NYJO Events
The Fire Next Time! A Tribute to James Baldwin
Event date - May 22, 2025
Locationvenue - EPIC Studios, Norwich
Our landmark centenary tribute concert for the influential author James Baldwin returns in 2025. Read more
NYJO Latin Collective
Event date - May 25, 2025
Locationvenue - Solent Music Festival
The NYJO Latin Collective heads to the South Coast, led by Pablo Barrios on the piano. Read more
May Holiday Project
Event date - May 27, 2025
Locationvenue - Woolwich Works
Take part in our May Half Term Project: A Soundscape Exploration with Cameron Naylor! Read more
NYJO @ Levels: Theon Cross
Event date - June 6, 2025
Locationvenue - Peckham Levels
Be part of the second edition of a brand-new monthly residency at Peckham Levels, South-East London. Read more