Eurovision 2026: Delta Goodrem sends Australia to the grand final with note-perfect performance

There was wind, there was fire, there was Goodrem’s remarkable upper-range – resulting in a refreshingly self-assured offering from Australia ‘Sung by a silver robot from 1984!’ The 11 biggest bangers in Eurovision 2026 Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Standing before a glistening crescent moon and adorned in more than 7,000 Swarovski crystals, Australia’s 2026 Eurovision hopeful Delta Goodrem delivered a powerful performance on the 70th anniversary of the global song contest – and became 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 delivered a note-perfect rendition of her power-ballad entry, Eclipse. The track is impressive if a little formulaic – and of the 35 countries competing, 15 are represented by solo female performers, so Goodrem needed to find a way to stand out in a crowded field. Despite playing it safe, Goodrem’s performance was precise and undeniable. After making a dramatic trek downstage and towards her piano – bedazzled in sparkling gold, of course –