MANSFIELD welcomes multiple Golden Guitar winner, Tom Curtain for his third visit on Friday March 1 at the local showgrounds as he again hits the road to celebrate the release of his fifth studio album ‘Nothin’s Gonna Stop Us’ which debuted at number one on the Australian iTunes Country Music Chart in October 2022.

Tom is touring his national award-winning outback show, 'Katherine Outback Experience' and live music show ‘Why We Live Out Here’ through Queensland, NSW, Victoria and South Australia.

“There’s something in there for everyone, from young kids through to grandparents,” said Tom.

The Outback Show comprises an hour of horse training and working dog demonstrations including hands-on fun for the kids and two hours of live music by Tom and fellow singer songwriters Chris Matthews, Melissa Fraser and Laura Frank.

“Our show on the road is a snapshot of the experience in Katherine," Tom said.

“It’s more about the training of the animals and we are passionate about making it really family orientated.

“It’s raw and real.

“Guests love the interaction with the animals and feel like they get extra value for the training tips we share."

Tom’s tourist attraction, Katherine Outback Experience, won gold and silver respectively for best tourist attraction in Australia at the 2021 and 2022 National Tourism Awards and more recently was awarded the best tourist attraction at the Northern Territory Tourism Awards for the fifth consecutive year.

A cause close to Tom’s heart is Dolly’s Dream.

As an official ambassador, Tom uses his music and shows as a platform to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and wellbeing in our rural communities.

“We are still getting a lot of really positive responses to my song, Speak Up, because unfortunately the message resonates all too well with the communities we visit,” Tom said.

“We hear from a lot of families saying that the song has given them an opportunity to talk to their kids about the lyrics and what’s going on in their lives.".

Tom manages to squeeze in visits during his touring to various schools to spread the anti-bullying message and will be at Mansfield’s St Mary’s Primary School on Wednesday February 28.

Tom is touring with his wife Annabel, their two youngest children Harry and Lottie, four singer/songwriters, three staff, eight horses, twelve dogs and three goats.

“Logistically it’s a bit tougher this year with two busy toddlers on the road but it’s all part of the adventure,” said Tom.

“This is the eighth consecutive summer we have toured and every year we are getting better at it with small improvements and new technology."

Gates will open at 5pm for 6pm start on Friday March 1 for the Mansfield gig at the Mansfield Showgrounds on Mt Battery Rd.

There are a range of ticket options including student, family and senior rates.

Children five years and under and carers are free.

It is also recommended that you bring your own chairs as seating may be limited,.

Bookings are on sale now via https://www.tomcurtain.com.au/tour/

A barbecue and a bar will be run by the Mansfield Agricultural & Pastoral Society with eftpos available on the night.