Delta Goodrem set to represent Australia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026
It's official - Delta Goodrem will be representing Australia at Eurovision this year.
The iconic singer and former Neighbours star, 41, will be heading to Austria for the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, where she will perform the song Eclipse on the world stage, SBS announced on Monday.
She follows in the footsteps of Go-Jo, who represented Australia in the contest last year.
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It's official - Delta Goodrem will be representing Australia at Eurovision this year. SBS publicitiy/ Carlotta Moye
"I'm so honoured to represent Australia on one of the biggest and most iconic music stages in the world at Eurovision," Goodrem said.
"As a singer-songwriter, music has been my lifelong passion. I've always loved the creativity, individuality, and joy Eurovision brings, connecting and uniting people across the globe through music; the universal language.
"I can't wait to arrive in Vienna and make Australia proud."
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The competition, which typically draws in millions of viewers, will take place from May 12 to 16.
Austria's JJ won the coveted contest last year with the song Wasted Love; each year, Eurovision is held in the most recent winner's country.
Singers who have represented Australia in the competition include Dami Im, Jessica Mauboy, Guy Sebastian and Kate Miller-Heidke.
"I'm so honoured to represent Australia on one of the biggest and most iconic music stages in the world." SBS publicitiy/ Carlotta Moye
In an official video, possibly hinting at the outfit she will wear at Eurovision this year, Goodrem stuns in a flowing gold dress.
She can be seen playing a piano while in the desert.
The song Eclipse is catchy and appears to be a ballad and dance track, perfect for Eurovision.
She follows in the footsteps of Go-Jo, who represented Australia in the contest last year. Harold Cunningham/Getty Images
Delta appeared on Nine's Today show and said: "Last year it started when I was in London and Eurovision was on... in December I got the call."
"It had been circling me but it kind of lined up perfectly... it's a real blessing. The Eurovision community is one of the best in the world."
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