Festival Board
Serge Carnovale - Artistic Director 2024
Serge is the founder and current owner of Melbourne’s Paris Cat Jazz Club which was established in 2005. The venue features over 600 shows a year and plays an important part in developing Australian jazz and blues musicians.
Current board of Directors
Andrew Nunn - Chair
Andrew is the Sole Director of Sleep Right Australia for 14 years. He plays Double Bass. Andrew studied Biomedical Science and Commerce (Management) at Notre Dame Fremantle. He has lived in Wangaratta for close to 10 years.
Daniel Peacock - Treasurer
Daniel is an Experienced Licensed and Registered Club manager currently the General Manager of the Wangaratta Club Inc. He comes with previous experience in co-ordinating Music Festivals and live entertainment.
Kieran Crichton - Secretary
Dr Kieran Crichton comes to the Festival from a varied background of music and community work. After studies at Melbourne University he worked in church music and administration, leading to his appointment as Director of Music at HolyTrinity Cathedral, Wangaratta. He teaches piano at Cathedral College Wangaratta.
Sarah Thompson - Director
Sarah has a background in community programs, philanthropy, and fundraising. She currently works for La Trobe University and has led philanthropic efforts in North East Victoria. Holding degrees from Melbourne and Georgetown University, she resides in Wangaratta with her family.
Leslie Bolitho - Director
Les is a Consultant Physician in Internal Medicine and has lived and worked in Wangaratta for over 40 years. A Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors with experience in governance of member-based organisations. He served on the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz Board previously in the 1990s.