Tom Curtain's Here's To You Tour

To celebrate the release of his sixth album, multiple Golden Guitar winner and horseman extraordinaire Tom Curtain, has again hit the road with his award winning Outback Show Katherine Outback Experience as part of his Here's To You Tour.

The show is entertaining, engaging, interactive and family-friendly, and consists of:

1 hour Katherine Outback Experience Show of real horse training and working dog demonstrations including plenty of hands-on fun for the kids!
2 hours of live music by Tom Curtain, Chris Matthews and Melanie Gray

Tom is passionate about bringing his show to towns and communities that are often overlooked on the entertainment trail.

About this Event

Where: Julia Creek Showground | Punchbowl Rd, Julia Creek QLD 4823
When: Friday 10 October 2025 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm | Gates open 5:00pm

Order of Events:

5:00pm: Gates Open
5:30pm: Live music by Melanie Gray
6:00pm: Katherine Outback Experience horse and dog show
7:00pm: Live music by Chris Matthews
7:30pm: Live music by Tom Curtain
8:30pm: Event end
9:00pm: Event close

Ticket Price:

Tickets Purchased Online (including GST & Booking Fee):

Adults: $48
Senior: $42
Students (6-17 years): $28
Kids 5yr&U: Free
Family (2x Adults + 2x Students): $140

Tickets Purchased at the Door (including GST):

Adults: $58
Senior: $52
Students (6-17 years): $38
Kids 5yr&U: Free
Family (2x Adults + 2x Students): $150

Companion/ Carer Cards: We accept companions/ carers free of charge. Please select the companion card ticket option at the check-out for carers. Proof of card must be shown upon entry.

Food/ Drinks: Food/drinks will be available to purchase. Further information provided closer to the date of the event.

What to Bring: Guests encouraged to BYO chairs and picnic blankets. Cash and EFTPOS accepted for merchandise and food/ drink purchases. Please dress appropriately for an outdoor event.

Cancellation: Should the event be cancelled, guests will be issued a full refund. Guests can self manage refunds up to 14 days prior to the event.

Tom Curtain Music

Tom Curtain is a nationally acclaimed singer/ songwriter. This tour coincides with the release of his sixth studio album Here's To You. Singles from the album including Good Life, Top End Tough and Just Give it a Crack have all had resounding success in the Australian Country Music Charts.

In 2018 Tom won two Golden Guitar Awards for his single "Never Never Land", a duet with Luke O'Shea. Tom was also awarded the prestigious 2018 Australian Independent Country Music Artist of the Year Award together with Male Vocalist of the Year, Album of the Year (Territory Time) and Single of the Year("Never Never Land") at the Southern Stars Australian Independent Country Music Awards.

Tom is also an official ambassador of Dolly's Dream. Moved by the tragic passing of Amy ‘Dolly’ Everett, who took her young life after being relentlessly cyber-bullied, Tom put pen to paper and released the single "Speak Up" with Sara Storer. To date, over $100,000 has been raised by Katherine Outback Experience and Outback Productions through the sale of the song and branded merchandise. These donations are used to provide useful and powerful tools for schools, children and family members (www.dollysdream.org.au) to fight online bullying.

Katherine Outback Experience

Owned and operated by Tom Curtain, Katherine Outback Experience (KOE) is an outback show that celebrates life on the land through real horse-starting and working dog demonstrations. KOE has won multiple awards over many years - most recently:

2024 Winner of the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards: Best Tourist Attraction
2024 Winner of the Brolga NT Tourism Award: Best Tourist Attraction and the Chairman's Choice Award for Tourism Excellence
2023 Winner of the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards: Best Tourist Attraction
2023 Winner of the Brolga NT Tourism Award: Best Tourist Attraction and Excellence is Accessible Tourism
2022 Silver at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards: Best Tourist Attraction
2022 Winner of the Brolga NT Tourism Award: Best Tourist Attraction
2021 Winner of the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards: Best Tourist Attraction
2021 Winner of the Brolga NT Tourism Award: Best Tourist Attraction and Chairman’s Choice Award for Tourism Excellence

The show is based in Katherine from April to early October over the ‘Dry Season’ months. Over the Wet Season summer months, the team hit the road, touring the Outback Show in conjunction with Tom's music.

FAQs

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

Unless stated otherwise, there is no minimum age limit on the event. ID however will be needed where there is a bar. Guests will be issued wristbands dependent on their age.

What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Unless stated otherwise, you are responsible for arranging your own transport to and from the event.

What can I bring into the event?

Unless stated elsewhere, we recommend wearing weather appropriate clothing for an outdoor event, bring a chair or picnic blanket to sit on and and cash/ cards to purchase food, drinks and merchandise.

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Please email us at events@katherineoutback.com.au. We will be on the tour and at times will have limited phone service or be busy running other shows. We will endeavour to respond as soon as possible.

What's the refund policy?

Refunds will only be issued in extenuating circumstances. Please submit refund requests via email to the event organisers with supporting documentation at events@katherineoutback.com.au. The event organisers reserve the right to refuse refunds.

The event will proceed in rain, hail or shine where considered safe. Should it be deemed necessary, the event organisers reserve the right to relocate the event to an alternative location and guests will be notified via email at the earliest convenience. Should the event be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, guests will be offered refunds.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No you do not, in fact we encourage you to save paper by not printing your tickets. We can simply scan your ticket from your phone or look up your booking using the registered name (it takes us two ticks). Note if you book your tickets through Facebook, your Facebook account name will be registered on the tickets.

Can I update my registration information?

You certainly can! Please refer to your confirmation email for additional information.

Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable?

It sure is! It's very helpful for us if you do update the ticket owner information so we can send any important information to the correct person.

Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?

It is okay however it makes our job easier if you update the information!