Aadhya began learning piano at the age of four, and soon added clarinet to his musical interests at eight. He is currently preparing for his Grade 5 music exams in both instruments.
His passion for music has been recognised through several awards, including two Gold Medals at the Lake Macquarie Eisteddfod (Under 7 category) and first place in his section at the 2025 Junior MTA Festival.
Aadhya will be starting high school next year and enjoys a wide range of extracurricular activities including drama, tennis, badminton, table tennis, and athletics. He loves exploring new challenges both on and off the stage.
Watch Aadhya Nanda perform Etude’ from Pictures of Childhood by Khachaturian on the piano for the 2025 Global Music Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.