Nederlands Studenten Jazz Orkest

What Nederlands Studenten Jazz Orkest does

Nederlands Studenten Jazz Orkest (NSJO) is a Dutch nonprofit foundation (stichting) that annually produces a national student jazz orchestra, headquartered in Utrecht. Each edition selects roughly 30 student musicians through auditions from conservatories and university music programmes across the Netherlands, then rehearses intensively and tours multiple major Dutch venues (TivoliVredenburg, Lantarenvenster, Effenaar, Metropool, Patronaat, Simplon, De Lindenberg) over a concentrated spring window. The 2026 edition 'Re:Connected' features artistic leader Tyn Wybenga and guest soloist Noa Lauryn, with repertoire spanning jazz, soul, R&B, and experimental fusion.

The organization's revenue model is diversified across three streams: ticket sales through venue partners, a tiered 'Soulmate' individual donor programme (Buddy €20–€49, Mate €50–€99, Soulmate €100+), and grants from foundations and funds. The foundation holds Culturele ANBI status under Dutch tax law, which confers donor tax advantages. In 2025, NSJO expanded its scope by launching a three-part secondary-school education package — classroom lesson module, concert access, and backstage workshop — distributed via partnerships with online music education platforms Musicbox and BeatsNbits, and resold to schools through the CJP cultural budget system. There is no proprietary technology platform; the product is delivered through live performance, in-school workshops, and existing third-party distribution infrastructure. Governance is entirely student-led through a volunteer board, with each annual edition rotating leadership.

Name

Nederlands Studenten Jazz Orkest

Legal name

Nederlands Studenten Jazz Orkest

Website

https://nsjo.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nederlands Studenten Jazz Orkest is a Dutch nonprofit foundation that annually produces a national student jazz orchestra touring seven major Dutch venues, while also operating a secondary-school music education programme and a tiered individual donor programme.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Jazz Performance / Cultural Music Services

NAICS

Musical Groups and Artists (711130), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Group Music Classes & Ensembles (Band, Orchestra, Choir) (EDAMANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Session Musicians & Vocalists (MPAIAHAC), Music Theory, Ear Training & Musicianship (EDAMANAF)

Keywords

• Student jazz orchestra
• Live jazz concerts
• Jazz music education
• National concert tours
• Cultural foundation events

Headquarters

HQ city

Utrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Soulmate Donor Programme: Individual donors ('Soulmates') contribute financially at three tiers: Buddy (€20–€49), Mate (€50–€99), and Soulmate (€100+). Students under 25 receive Mate-tier benefits for the Buddy price. In return, donors receive newsletters, postcards from the tour, and free tickets depending on tier.
2. Ticket Sales: Revenue generated from sales of tickets to NSJO concert performances at partnered venues across the Netherlands. Concerts are held at venues including TivoliVredenburg, Lantarenvenster, Effenaar, Metropool, Patronaat, Simplon, and De Lindenberg.
3. Foundation and Fund Grants: The NSJO is financially dependent on gifts from foundations and funds, in addition to ticket revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Nederlands Studenten Jazz Orkest (NSJO) is a project-based student jazz collective that annually selects 30+ student musicians through auditions to perform a national concert tour across major Dutch music venues, performing jazz, funk, disco, and pop repertoire. Each edition features a new artistic leader and guest soloist, with the 2026 edition 'Re:Connected' led by Tyn Wybenga with Noa Lauryn as guest soloist. The organisation also delivers a three-part secondary-school education package (lesson module, concert access, backstage workshop) and operates a tiered Soulmates donor membership programme.

Product overview

Nederlands Studenten Jazz Orkest is a project-based jazz collective that annually produces a concert edition featuring student musicians from across the Netherlands. The core offering consists of jazz concert tours performing jazz, funk, disco, and pop music at Dutch venues. Supporting this are an education package for secondary schools comprising lesson modules, concert access, and backstage workshops, and the Soulmates supporter membership program with tiered benefits. The 2026 edition titled 'Re:Connected' features artistic leader Tyn Wybenga and guest soloist Noa Lauryn.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NSJO Jazzconcert (Annual Tour) Annual national jazz concert tour featuring student musicians performing jazz, funk, disco, soul, and pop music at major Dutch venues. Each edition brings fresh musicians, repertoire, and themes; intended for Dutch concert audiences, jazz enthusiasts, and supporters of emerging artists.
• Educatiepakket (Education Package) Three-part education package for secondary schools consisting of a preparatory music lesson module (delivered via Musicbox and BeatsNbits), access to an NSJO concert show, and a backstage workshop experience with student musicians. Designed to engage Dutch secondary school students with jazz music and meet cultural curriculum objectives.
• Soulmates Lidmaatschap (Soulmates Membership) Tiered donor membership programme with three annual tiers (Buddy €20-49, Mate €50-99, Soulmate €100+) offering newsletter access, postcards from the tour, and complimentary concert tickets based on tier. Provides financial support to NSJO while offering donor benefits and recognition as 'Soulmates'.

Quantifiable outcome

• Annual national tour across 7+ major Dutch venues with a full jazz orchestra (30+ student musicians)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CJP (Centrum Jongeren Communicatie)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCJP provides cultural budget access for Dutch schools. The NSJO partners with CJP so that schools can use their allocated cultural budget to purchase the NSJO's education package (lesson, workshop, and concert access). This is a critical channel for reaching the secondary school student segment.
• TivoliVredenburgcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTivoliVredenburg is one of the leading music venues in the Netherlands, located in Utrecht. It serves as a key venue for the NSJO's annual tour, hosting performances and selling tickets through its own ticketing system.
• LantarenvenstercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLantarenvenster is a prominent music venue in Rotterdam. The NSJO performs at this venue as part of its annual national tour, with tickets sold through the venue's own system.
• EffenaarcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEffenaar is a major music venue in Eindhoven. It hosts NSJO concerts as part of the annual tour, with ticket distribution handled by the venue.
• MetropoolcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMetropool is a music venue in Enschede. It serves as a key venue in the NSJO's northern Netherlands tour dates, selling tickets through its own ticketing platform.
• PatronaatcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPatronaat is a music venue in Haarlem. It hosts NSJO performances and distributes tickets for the annual tour.
• SimploncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSimplon is a venue in Groningen. The NSJO performs at Simplon as part of its northern tour, with tickets sold via the venue.
• De LindenbergcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDe Lindenberg is a music venue in Groningen. It serves as a venue for NSJO's Groningen tour dates, distributing tickets through its own ticketing system.
• Tyn Wybenga (Artistiek Leider / Artistic Director)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTyn Wybenga is the artistic director of the NSJO 2026 edition ('Re:Connected'). He is a rising figure in the Dutch modern jazz scene, known for his Tyn's Brainteaser Orchestra, and has collaborated with artists such as Ambrose Akinmusire, Avishai Cohen, and the Metropole Orkest. He shapes the artistic direction, repertoire, and musical vision of each NSJO edition.
• Noa Lauryn (Guest Soloist)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNoa Lauryn is the featured guest soloist on the NSJO 2026 tour. She is a well-known Amsterdam soul artist with collaborations including Candy Dulfer and Kay Slice, and regular radio play on Sublime FM and NPO Soul & Jazz. Her appearance attracts a broader audience and elevates the production quality of the tour.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@NSJO2012
• Facebookfacebook.com/nederlandsstudentenjazzorkest
• Instagraminstagram.com/nederlandsstudentenjazzorkest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nsjo

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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