Australia’s 2026 Eurovision hopeful @deltagoodrem delivers a powerful performance on the 70th anniversary of the global song contest, becoming the first Australian act to qualify for the grand final since 2023. Heading into the competition as an early favourite behind #Eurovision heavy hitters Denmark and Finland, Goodrem delivers a note-perfect rendition of her power-ballad entry, Eclipse. Her performance marks the 11th time Australia has appeared in the multinational @EurovisionSongContest.
In the final, Delta Goodrem’s fourth-placed Eurovision finish for Australia won resounding praise.
‘She was phenomenal, she was iconic’: Delta Goodrem wins praise as Australia places fourth at Eurovision ► https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/may/17/delta-goodrem-eurovision-fourth-place-australia-wins-praise-eclipse?CMP=gdnaus_yt&CMP=aus_ytshorts
Eurovision 2026: why is Australia competing – and could Delta Goodrem actually win? ► https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/may/16/delta-goodrem-eurovision-2026-performance-eclipse-semi-final-australia-inclusion-explained?CMP=gdnaus_yt&CMP=aus_ytshorts
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