Australia has selected Delta Goodrem to represent the country at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria, SBS and production partner Beyond Productions announced Monday.
Goodrem will perform her newly released single “Eclipse” at Wiener Stadthalle in May, stepping onto one of the world’s largest live music stages. Broadcast to more than 160 million viewers worldwide, Eurovision remains one of the most-watched annual music events globally.
“I’m so honoured to represent Australia on one of the biggest and most iconic music stages in the world at Eurovision!” Goodrem said in a statement.
“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.”
Released Monday on ATLED Records, “Eclipse” was written by Goodrem alongside Ferras Alqaisi, Jonas Myrin and Michael Fatkin, with Fatkin also producing the track. According to SBS, the song builds from “intimate vulnerability” to “a soaring, anthemic crescendo,” driven by Goodrem’s vocal and “a dramatic dynamic arc.”
The accompanying music video was directed by Melbourne-born, London-based filmmaker Liam Pethick and produced by Brian Purnell.
SBS said the visual was filmed across sand dunes in Newcastle, NSW, with Goodrem performing “at the centre of a circle of mirrored plinths that fragment and multiply her image,” evolving “as day shifts into night and ultimately collides in a kinetic eclipse of light and shadow.”
Goodrem’s selection marks another milestone in a career that began when she signed her first record deal at 15. Her debut album, Innocent Eyes, became one of the highest-selling albums in Australian history, producing five No. 1 singles and spending seven and a half months at No. 1.
Goodrem has sold more than nine million albums worldwide, achieved five No. 1 albums and nine No. 1 singles, and earned 12 ARIA Awards. She has collaborated and toured with artists including Celine Dion, Olivia Newton-John, Andrea Bocelli, Tony Bennett, Shania Twain, Backstreet Boys and Ricky Martin.
SBS Head of Entertainment Emily Griggs said, “After years of speculation, the moment has arrived. Everything has aligned for Delta to represent Australia at Eurovision, and there’s no better time than 2026 in the song contest’s 70th year, back where Australia’s participation began in 2015. To mark this milestone, we wanted to send one of Australia’s most iconic artists to the world’s most iconic stage. Her powerful voice is balanced by restraint and an openness that draws people in, creating performances that feel both intimate and expansive. Europe, get ready. Australia is lighting up the stage.”
Australia’s Creative Director for Vienna Paul Clarke added, “Delta Goodrem is a once in a generation artist. Her elegant songwriting and unmatched vocal ability make her the perfect choice to represent Australia and eclipse the competition at the 70th anniversary of Eurovision in Vienna. Her song is a bold step towards the next stage of her worldwide career, and we are excited to bring her vision to life on the stage in May.”
Austria’s JJ won the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland, with “Wasted Love.”
The 2026 contest runs from Tuesday, May 12 through Saturday, May 16 in Vienna, with SBS confirming its coverage will air live and in prime time from Wednesday, May 13 through Sunday, May 17 on SBS and SBS On Demand.
