NYJO News

NYJO Learning: Essex Widening Access
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
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
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
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
NYJO Learning: Sound Foundations Trumpet Group

Our Sound Foundations Saturday Trumpet Group is accepting new members! Read more

NYJO Learning: Community Singing Group
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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