Help teenagers transform through music

NYO goes far beyond the Orchestra you see in concert halls. It runs free activities across the UK for thousands of teenagers to develop musical and life skills through its NYO Inspire programme. Activities that are desperately needed amid ongoing cuts to music education in state schools. The NYO community helps teenage musicians build their confidence and unlock their potential. 

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Now I know there is a community out there who just adores music as much as I do. But if it had cost money to do it, I possibly wouldn't have been able to participate."
Eryn, NYO Inspire musician

You can make a difference to thousands of young people across the UK. Every donation helps to deliver free projects for musicians who are looking for the chance to soar – not just musically. Finding a community that supports and encourages them will help unlock their potential, confidence and skills for life.

NYO Inspire is my all now. My music lessons have had to stop. My school has no music at all. And my local music service can’t stretch me anymore."
Iona, NYO Inspire musician

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Help today, and unlock musical and personal skills for thousands of teenagers. 

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