Tom Curtain—

Australia’s travelling horseman, Tom Curtain, pays tribute to the fighters who call the outback home on his rousing new single, Top End Tough.

Co-written and produced by multi-award winning Luke O’Shea, and engineered by the incomparable Rod McCormack, the song features Tom’s unmistakable voice alongside a cast of guest artists from the Top End, including Luke O’Shea, Sara Storer, Chris Matthews, David Garnham, Melanie Gray, Liam Stansfield, and Nicole Lampton.

“I invited my good mate Luke O’Shea to the Northern Territory for a concert and to collaborate on a few songs,” recalls Tom. “While travelling from Darwin to Katherine, the title Top End Tough popped into his head, and that night, we started bringing the song to life.”

The result is a powerful anthem, celebrating the unbreakable spirit of people in the Territory, and emphasises how, even when times get rough and hope feels lost, they carry on with determination, fueled by a strong heart and a never-give-up attitude.

“We aimed to capture the isolation, resilience, hard work, and unwavering spirit of the people in the Top End. We also wanted to feature local singers in the track and document the entire creative journey—from meeting everyone and developing their roles to filming the music video on the beach in Darwin. The whole experience was not only inspiring but also incredibly rewarding and exciting,” says Tom.

The single is lifted from Tom’s forthcoming album Here’s to You, slated for release in August.