Delta Goodrem has become the first Australian act to qualify for the Eurovision grand final since 2023, delivering a note-perfect performance of her power-ballad entry, Eclipse, at the 70th anniversary of the song contest. Adorned in more than 7,000 Swarovski crystals and standing before a glistening crescent moon, the 41-year-old singer impressed judges with a precise and self-assured offering.
Goodrem's performance featured a dramatic trek downstage to a sparkling gold piano, where she played a short solo, though the camera was unexpectedly obstructed during this moment. The climax saw a key change and Goodrem rising into the air on a platform from within the piano, accompanied by wind and fire effects, showcasing her remarkable upper vocal range.
Australia's Eurovision journey began in 2014 with Jessica Mauboy as an interval act. Last year, Go-Jo failed to progress with Milkshake Man, and in 2024, Electric Fields made history performing in Yankunytjatjara but also did not reach the final. This year, only 35 countries are competing, the lowest since 2003, with Ireland, Iceland, Spain, Slovenia and the Netherlands boycotting over Israel's participation amid the Gaza conflict.
Ahead of her semi-final debut, Goodrem said: 'Performing on the Eurovision stage is something I feel so deeply in my heart, carrying Australia with me in every note and every moment.' She also announced her seventh studio album, Pure, due for release on 6 November. The grand final airs on SBS On Demand from 5am AEST on Sunday 17 May.
