Name: Nathan Cavaleri - Growing Pains
Start: 2026-04-28T09:00:00+10:00
Location: CSU Riverina Playhouse

A soulful, real-time reckoning with the highs, lows, and healing that define a life lived out loud.
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 labels of Michael Jackson, Prince, and Madonna. By 16, he’d toured the world with B.B. King, played the Kennedy Center in front of the Clintons, and shared stages with icons like Etta James and Bonnie Raitt — all while becoming a familiar face to millions across Australia and the U.S.
But while the spotlight beamed bright, a much quieter struggle was playing out behind the scenes. At its core, Growing Pains is not about fame — it’s about being human. The ache of identity. The grind of expectation. The fight to come home to yourself.
In this deeply personal and emotionally charged solo show, told by Nathan through story and song, he weaves music and storytelling into a powerful narrative that traces his life from busking in Campbelltown to the heights of stardom, the depths of anxiety and burnout, and the eventual rediscovery of purpose and passion.
Raw, funny, and ultimately uplifting, Growing Pains transcends nostalgia. It’s a soulful, real-time reckoning with the highs, lows, and healing that define a life lived out loud.
With special guests – Plug + Play participants:
Our Plug + Play participants will take the stage as the support act for Nathan Cavaleri, showcasing the skills they’ve developed through this comprehensive program for emerging Wagga musicians. 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. Come witness the next generation of artists as they showcase everything Plug + Play is all about—passion, growth, and the thrill of live performance—right before one of Australia’s finest.