NYJO News
NYJO News: Second Line, Summer School & the Sound of Nina Simone
August 2026! Read our monthly blog to find out about activities happening near you. Read more
My NYJO Story | Iasmina
Iasmina is a saxophonist in our Sound Foundations programme. During a recent work experience stint with us, we asked Iasmina what NYJO means to them. Read more
My NYJO Story | Beau
Beau is a drummer in our NYJO Under 18s Band. During a recent work experience stint with us, we asked Beau what NYJO means to him. Read more
My NYJO Story | Juliette
Juliette is a vocalist in our NYJO First Collective. During a recent work experience stint with us, we asked Juliette what NYJO means to her. Read more
NYJO @ Love Supreme 2026
Find out what happened when NYJO made its debut at Love Supreme this July. Read more
NYJO Launches NYJO Blueprint Orchestra
A new forward-looking big band programme for NYJO Emerging Musicians launches, with a debut this September Read more
NYJO News: Festivals, Celebrating Miles Davis, Summer Showcase & more
July 2026! The NYJO calendar is full of exciting new projects and performances coming up this month. Read our monthly blog to find out about activities happening near you. Read more
NYJO @ Cross the Tracks 2026
Find out what happened when NYJO took to the fields at Cross the Tracks Festival in 2026! Read more
NYJO Learning: August 2026 Holiday Project
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
Introducing NYJO North – applications open
Applications are now open for NYJO North, a fresh new jazz ensemble project based in the North of England Read more
NYJO News: June’s Tunes, Summer Performances, Alumni Conversations and Exciting Updates
June 2026! The NYJO calendar is full of exciting new projects and performances coming up this Summer. Read our monthly blog to find out about activities happening near you. Read more
Alumni Conversations: Guy Barker
Let’s find out how Guy Barker's early experiences at NYJO shaped his career in music. Read more
We’re Hiring! Ensembles and Learning Coordinator
NYJO is looking for an entry-level applicant with a love of music, ability to work well in a team and a proactive approach to join us in the role of Ensembles and Learning Coordinator. This role will mainly work across our Learning ... Read more
Sound Foundations Accepting New Members
Are you aged 11-16 and want to learn the saxophone for the first time? Our Sound Foundations Saturday programme is currently accepting new members! Read more
NYJO Learning: Exploring Masculinity Through Music
Find out more about our 2025 project, delivered with the Southwark Schools Learning Partnership, exploring what masculinity means to young people today. Read more
NYJO Events
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 @ We Out Here
Event date - August 21, 2026
Locationvenue - We Out Here Festival
We're back at one of our favourite festivals for the fifth consecutive year of our tuba workshops here. Read more
NYJO’s Second Line Summer Project
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
First Time Jazz Schools Tour
Event date - September 8, 2026
Locationvenue - Leicestershire Secondary Schools
The 2026 edition of our annual secondary schools tour this year comes to Leicestershire, led by NYJO Emerging Professional Olivia Cuttill. 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 Youth Takeover Day @ Chelsea Arts Festival
Event date - September 19, 2026
Locationvenue - Sloane Square, Chelsea
Come and join us for our youth takeover day, in partnership with Chelsea Arts Festival. Read more
NYJO Under 18s Programme
Event date - September 26, 2026
Locationvenue - Woolwich Works
The 2026 Autumn Term of our NYJO Under 18s Programme. Read more
NYJO Under 18s Manchester Collective
Event date - October 3, 2026
Locationvenue - Band on the Wall, Manchester
Join our NYJO Under 18s Manchester Collective, for young people aged 13-18 interested in exploring jazz! 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
Woolwich Works Songbirds
Event date - October 7, 2026
Locationvenue - Woolwich Works
The 2026 Autumn Term of our Songbirds Community Singing Group with Woolwich Works. Read more
October Liverpool Holiday Project
Event date - October 27, 2026
Locationvenue - Future Yard, Liverpool
This October, NYJO MD Fergus Quill will be leading a 2-day holiday project in Liverpool for young musicians aged 13-18. Read more
NYJO Under 18s @ Toulouse Lautrec
Event date - November 15, 2026
Locationvenue - Toulouse Lautrec, London
NYJO Under 18s take to Toulouse Lautrec as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival. 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