Eurovision 2026: Delta Goodrem sends Australia to the grand final with note-perfect performance
Summary
Australian singer Delta Goodrem qualified for the Eurovision 2026 grand final with her song "Eclipse," marking the first Australian act to do so since 2023. The competition features 35 countries this year, the fewest since 2003, with several countries boycotting due to political reasons.Key Facts
- Delta Goodrem performed a song called "Eclipse" at Eurovision 2026.
- She was dressed in a costume decorated with over 7,000 Swarovski crystals.
- Goodrem’s performance included a piano solo and special effects like rising on a platform and using fire and wind.
- Australia first appeared in Eurovision in 2014 and has had mixed success since.
- Last year’s Australian entry did not make it to the grand final.
- Some countries (Ireland, Iceland, Spain, Slovenia, Netherlands) did not take part in 2026 due to political protests related to Israel and Gaza.
- The Eurovision grand final will be broadcast on SBS On Demand on 17 May.
- Delta Goodrem will release her seventh album, "Pure," on 6 November.
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