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 'Eclipse' in the semi-finals. Adorned in more than 7,000 Swarovski crystals and standing before a glistening crescent moon, the 41-year-old singer impressed with her remarkable upper range.
The performance featured a dramatic trek to a gold-bedazzled piano, a short piano solo, and a climactic key change as Goodrem was lifted into the air on a rising platform. Wind and fire effects added to the spectacle, making it a refreshingly self-assured offering for Australia after disappointing results in recent years.
Goodrem entered the competition as an early favourite behind Denmark and Finland. This year, only 35 countries are competing, the lowest number since 2003, with Ireland, Iceland, Spain, Slovenia and the Netherlands boycotting due to Israel's participation.
Australia's Eurovision history includes a first appearance as an interval act in 2014 by Jessica Mauboy. Since then, Australia has failed to reach the grand final in 2024 (Electric Fields) and 2025 (Go-Jo). Goodrem, who described carrying Australia in her heart, will release her seventh studio album 'Pure' on 6 November. The grand final airs on SBS On Demand from 5am AEST on 17 May.
