FESTIVAL-goers have given the new-look Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues a tick of approval.
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With almost all stages undercover, weekend storms did little to dampen the spirits as jazz and blues stars kept thousands grooving all weekend.
“Because of the different program and new venues this year there was some apprehension,” festival chairman Paul Squires said on Sunday.
“But ticket sales were slightly up, the new King George Gardens venue has been a great success.
“Overall we’re really pleased with the new venues, 90 per cent was covered so those who came were comfortable.”