Nathan Cavaleri

From child prodigy to cancer survivor, from global stages to mental-health collapse, Nathan Cavaleri's journey is anything but ordinary. By 12, he was at the center of a bidding war between the record labels of Michael Jackson, Prince, and Madonna. By 16, he'd toured with B.B. King, played the Kennedy Center for the Clintons, and shared stages with icons like Etta James and Bonnie Raitt. Yet behind the spotlight, a quieter struggle was unfolding. Growing Pains isn't about fame but the human challenges beneath it — identity, expectation, and the long road back to yourself. In this intimate solo show, Nathan weaves story and song to trace his path from Campbelltown busker to international stardom, through anxiety, burnout, and the rediscovery of purpose. Raw, funny, and uplifting, it's a reckoning with the highs, lows, and healing that shape a life. Supporting Nathan are Wagga's emerging musicians, the Plug + Play participants. After months of jam sessions, workshops, mentoring, and behind-the-scenes learning, these young artists are ready to share their progress with a live audience. Experience the passion, growth, and thrill of performance as they showcase what Plug + Play is all about — right before one of Australia's finest.