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 Inspire Ensembles in February

Open a life-changing world of orchestral music for a teenager

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We launched into 2025 with a dazzling tour in London, Nottingham and Coventry.
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We’re delighted to announce the appointment of two Youth Trustees to the Board of Trustees, Hannah Rebecca Stell and Patrick Bevan.
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