Join the Friends of NYJO at a level that suits you and make an enduring impact on the cultural life of the UK, helping us support young people at all stages to develop as creative musicians.

NYJO Stories:

Jennie Beard

After coming close to giving up music altogether, Jennie joined the NYJO Under 18s programme in 2021, which had a transformative impact in her life. Read about Jennie’s NYJO story.

Friend

£30+ a year / £3 a month

£30 a year could provide a travel bursary to allow one emerging professional based in Cardiff to attend a London or Leeds NYJO activity at no cost to them.

In return for your support we’ll keep you up-to-date with all of NYJO’s news & events, and send you our heartfelt appreciation.

If you prefer to make your recurring donations by bank transfer or cheque, please contact us to sign up: [email protected] / +44 (0) 330 500 2001

Bronze Friend

£60+ per year / £5 per month

£60 per year could pay a full bursary for one NYJO Academy student facing financial hardship to attend for two Saturdays.

In return for your support you’ll receive our monthly e-newsletter and an invitation to at least one open rehearsal.

If you prefer to make your recurring donations by bank transfer or cheque, please contact us to sign up: [email protected] / +44 (0) 330 500 2001

Silver Friend

£120+ per year / £10 per month

£120 could pay for one young musician local to Woolwich to attend a 5-day holiday course developing jazz and creative music-making skills.

In return for your support, you’ll receive our monthly newsletter, an invitation to open rehearsals, a credit on our website and a digital or physical copy of our latest recording.

If you prefer to make your recurring donations by bank transfer or cheque, please contact us to sign up: [email protected] / +44 (0) 330 500 2001

Gold Friend

£300+ per year / £25 per month

£300 a year could pay for one emerging professional musician to gain valuable professional experience performing on the world-famous Ronnie Scott’s stage.

In return for your support, you’ll receive our monthly newsletter, an invitation to open rehearsals, a digital or physical copy of our latest recording, a credit on our website and an invitation to our annual Trustee’s Reception at Ronnie Scott’s.

If you prefer to make your recurring donations by bank transfer or cheque, please contact us to sign up: [email protected] / +44 (0) 330 500 2001

 

 

Our heartfelt thanks to all our Gold Friends:

 

  • Michael Armitage
  • Stephen Barter
  • Paul Boniface
  • Catherine Condron
  • Sam Duffy
  • Kathleen Duncan OBE
  • Elizabeth Hayley
  • Angela Heylin LVO OBE
  • Raymond Hill
  • Susan Horsewood-Lee
  • Daphne & Ken Lousvet

 

 

 

 

  • Michael & Patricia Langley
  • Marla Madison
  • Belinda Magee
  • Mervyn Miller
  • Nigel Molden
  • In loving dedication to my darling wife Taeko Oliver, devoted supporter of jazz
  • Graham Pimlott
  • Jane Richardson
  • Ted Rockley
  • Michael Hockney

Likewise to all our Silver Friends:

 

  • Nick Booth
  • Sir Anthony Cleaver
  • Leslie East OBE
  • Clive Golanski
  • David Hart
  • In memory of Tony Kohn
  • John Lee
  • David Logan
  • Ean Mackellar
  • Paul Newton
  • Lord Iain Vallance
  • Paul Nicholson
  • Chris Evans

 

 

  • Roger Press
  • David Rose
  • David Rueda
  • Peter Scott
  • John Scampion
  • Roger Sirett
  • Peter Smith
  • Nilesh & Alka Soneji
  • Alan Ward
  • Jim & Sheila Wright
  • Felicity de Zulueta
  • Rej-Paul Bhumbra
  • Mike Morley 

Other ways to support us

Artist Sponsors

Our Artist Sponsors associate themselves with their favourite section of the ensemble, supporting our emerging professional musicians to develop the skills they need to build a successful portfolio career.

Chair’s Circle

Our Chair’s Circle members can get close to NYJO at the highest level, their support of our work extending beyond philanthropy for a uniquely rewarding association.

Legacy Giving

Armstrong, Fitzgerald, Davis: they all left incredible legacies to jazz. Can you help us develop the next generation of jazz greats by leaving NYJO a gift in your will?

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Support the future of jazz

Can you help us nurture a nation of young jazz musicians?

Join our passionate community of Friends, grant-making organisations or corporate sponsors at a level that suits you and share your love of jazz with the next generation.