We are the UK’s leading organisation championing orchestral music as a powerful agent for teenage development.

Calling all teenage musicians

Make music a big part of your life in our growing community. 

We welcome teenage musicians ready for the greatest musical adventure in the UK. 

Become a supporter

Help us open the door to orchestral music for thousands of teenagers.

Your support could bring confidence, joy and skills for life ahead to young people across the UK.

Come and join the audience

With free tickets for teens, we welcome everyone to experience the extraordinary at an NYO performance.

Find an event or performance near you.

Give a young musician a free place at NYO Unite

Ignite a chain reaction of positive effects which could transform their life

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The Orchestra of 2025 will embark on their first tour of the year.
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Teenage musicians representing all areas of the UK will ignite passion for orchestral music at every level.
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