NYJO 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
NYJO Learning: Manchester Summer Project
Take part in our Manchester Summer Project hosted at Band on the Wall! Read more
NYJO Learning: Sound Foundations Trumpet Group
Our Sound Foundations Saturday Trumpet Group is accepting new members! Read more
NYJO Learning: Community Singing Group
NYJO and Woolwich Works are delighted to announce that registration is now open for our new Community Singing Group! Read more
NYJO Learning: May 2025 Holiday Project
Watch the video from our May 2025 Holiday Project, where young people aged 14 - 18 had the chance to work with the found sounds around them. Read more
NYJO Learning: February 2025 Holiday Project
Watch the video from our February 2025 Holiday Project, where young people aged 11 - 16 had the chance to explore different kinds of percussion, from Samba to Steel Pan! Read more
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
NYJO Events
Community Singing Group
Event date - July 9, 2025
Locationvenue - Woolwich Works
NYJO and Woolwich Works are delighted to announce that registration is now open for our new Community Singing Group! Read more
NYJO Under 18s Summer Showcase
Event date - July 12, 2025
Locationvenue - Woolwich Works Courtyard
Join us for a joyful free celebration of two groups in our Saturday Under 18s programme! Read more
Second Line @ Mostly Jazz
Event date - July 12, 2025
Locationvenue - Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival
We're heading to Birmingham for pop-up performances in the park inspired by New Orleans Second Line. Read 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
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