The Wangaratta Festival of Jazz & Blues is back for its 35th iteration with a stellar four- day program from October 31st to November 3rd. Set across 11 local venues, headline acts include some of the country’s most exciting voices across genres and styles including Australian vocalist Emma Pask, First Nations saxophonist Marlene Cummins, Black Jesus Experience, Nicki Parrott Trio and Jeff Lang. International guests include saxophonist Alexander ‘the Hurricane’ Beets, violinist Luca Ciarla, guitarist Tom Ollendorff, Paris-based Leigh Barker and jazz artist Nana Koizumi. There are a number of free events with paid tickets ranging from $29-$100.