NYJO News
NYJO NEWS: May Updates!
May 2026! The NYJO calendar is full of exciting new projects and performances coming up this Spring. Read our monthly blog to find out about activities happening near you. Read more
NYJO Learning: February 2026 Holiday Project
Find out more about our February 2026 Holiday Project, where young people aged 14 - 18 had the chance to learn from one of our brilliant NYJO Lead Educators, Sam Eastmond. Read more
NYJO Learning: October 2025 Holiday Project
Find out more about our October 2025 Holiday Project, where young people aged 14 - 18 had the chance to work with the incredible She's Got Brass. Read more
NYJO on Township Jazz, Reflections by Eve Abiodun
Read about the history of South African Township Jazz genre and the way this has informed our our wonderful performance and outreach work. Words by Emerging Professional violinist Eve Abiodun. Read more
Alumni Conversations: Lisa Grahame, Saxophonist
A third instalment in our series of insightful chats with our NYJO alumni; this week Sofi chats to saxophonist and composer Lisa Grahame about early NYJO memories and career highlights. Read more
Join our NYJO Under 18s Manchester Collective
Join our NYJO Under 18s Manchester Collective, for young people aged 13-18 interested in exploring jazz! Read more
EP Conversations: Miles Pillinger, Drummer
Sofi chats to drummer, composer and band leader Miles Pillinger about life as a NYJO EP and his upcoming musical projects. Read more
EP Conversations: Olivia Cuttill, Trumpeter
Sofi chats to trumpeter, composer and band leader Olivia Cuttill about life as a NYJO EP and her upcoming musical projects. Read more
NYJO NEWS: April Is Here, and We’re Delivering Fabulous Initiatives and Events!
Spring 2026! The NYJO event roundup is starting the season strong: check out all the musical moments and gig opportunities we have got in store for the next few weeks. Read more
Alumni Conversations: Steve Sidwell, Trumpeter
A second instalment in our series of insightful chats with our NYJO alumni; this week Sofi chats to trumpeter, composer and arranger Steve Sidwell about inspiration, early NYJO memories and how a leg injury led to a lifetime of music. Read more
His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh Visits NYJO at Ronnie Scott’s
His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh Visits NYJO at Ronnie Scott’s for an Unforgettable Evening with Talented NYJO Young Musicians We were thrilled to welcome His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, a long-standing supporter ... Read more
NYJO NEWS: Springing in time this March!
Spring 2026! The NYJO event roundup is starting the season strong: check out all the musical moments and opportunities we have got in store for the next few weeks. Read more
Alumni Conversations: Annabel Williams, Vocalist
A new series of insightful chats with our NYJO alumni; this week Sofi chats to Annabel Williams the esteemed jazz singer and vocal coach. Read more
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 Events
NYJO Under 18s Programme
Event date - April 18, 2026
Locationvenue - Woolwich Works
The 2026 Summer Term of our NYJO Under 18s Programme. Read more
Woolwich Works Songbirds
Event date - May 13, 2026
Locationvenue - Woolwich Works
The 2026 Summer Term of our Songbirds Community Singing Group with Woolwich Works. Read more
NYJO presents: Jazz in the Crypt with Ecliptica
Event date - May 14, 2026
Locationvenue - The Crypt, Sinfonia Smith Square, London
NYJO returns to the stunning location of Sinfonia Smith Square in Westminster for an evening of Jazz in the Crypt. Read more
A Tribute to Abdullah Ibrahim at Norwich Jazz Festival
Event date - May 19, 2026
Locationvenue - EPIC Studios, Norwich
A big band tribute to the iconic South African pianist. Read more
Sunshine the Afrooist X NYJO
Event date - May 30, 2026
Locationvenue - Arts Club Cambridge
An evening of Cosmic Energy with long-time NYJO collaborator and vocalist Sunshine the Afrooist. Read more
Miles Davis 100 at Highworth Festival
Event date - June 6, 2026
Locationvenue - High Street, Highworth, Wiltshire, SN6 7
NYJO and trumpeter Tom Stringer debut a brand new musical tribute the legendary Miles Davis! This event will be part of the Highworth Festival. Read more
NYJO Under 18s Manchester Collective
Event date - June 13, 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
A Tribute to Abdullah Ibrahim
Event date - June 20, 2026
Locationvenue - B:Music Town Hall and Symphony Hall
NYJO pays tribute to this incredible music of celebration and protest with a performance the iconic Birmingham venue. Read more
Miles Davis 100 at Love Supreme Festival
Event date - July 4, 2026
Locationvenue - Glynde Place, East Sussex
We are excited to announce that NYJO will return to Love Supreme Festival this July with a tribute to the legendary Miles Davis! Read more