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
Standing before a glistening crescent moon and adorned in more than 7,000 Swarovski crystals, Australia’s 2026 Eurovision hopeful Delta Goodrem has delivered a powerful performance on the 70th anniversary of the global song contest – and become 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.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/may/15/delta-goodrem-eurovision-2026-performance-watch-australia-grand-final-eclipse
Author : Eilish Gilligan
Publish date : 2026-05-14 21:38:00
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