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.

Help a teenager discover who they are through music

Could you help an aspiring teenage musician discover the joy of playing music together, perhaps for the first time ever?

Latest news

Applications are now open for teenage musicians to take part in the greatest musical adventure by joining The National Youth Orchestra in 2025.
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This February, in partnership with Blackpool Music Hub, NYO is opening up the buzz of orchestral music to teenagers from across the UK in Blackpool.
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The National Youth Orchestra welcomes Dani Howard as Resident Artist in 2024.
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