She was born to try and win Eurovision 2026, and now she’s officially one step closer to achieving that goal. Delta Goodrem has advanced to the grand final of the international song contest after an absolutely incredible performance in Semi-Final two on Friday morning.
Not only did she break Australia’s two-year streak of not qualifying for the final, but she also surged into the second spot on both fan polls and betting odds among the 35 competing nations. She’s currently sitting behind Finland’s Linda Lampenius & Pete Parkkonen with their violin-heavy track “Liekinheitin”.
What was Delta Goodrem’s 2026 Eurovision performance?
Delta performed her soaring power ballad “Eclipse” in Vienna, Austria, wearing a custom couture gown designed by Sydney label Velani by Nicky in collaboration with House of Emmanuele. The gold dress was adorned with approximately 7,000 Swarovski crystals and required over 500 hours of craftsmanship.
The performance began with Delta standing inside a large moon structure before walking down the catwalk to play a golden piano. She then climbed on top of the piano, and a hidden platform lifted her in the air as she belted out the final notes and a large sun appeared behind her to create a total eclipse.
It was a cinematic masterclass in staging and storytelling, and many fans declared on social media that it was the best performance of the night.
What happens if Australia wins Eurovision?
While Australia has never won the Eurovision Song Contest since joining the competition in 2015, there’s an increasingly high chance we could take home the trophy this year. So, what would actually happen if we were to win?
To put it simply, no, the contest wouldn’t be held Down Under.
This is because it would be a logistical and financial nightmare having to fly the production crews, contestants and thousands of fans to the other side of the world. Also, thanks to the time difference, the live show would have to start around 5am if it were held in Sydney or Melbourne to meet the European evening prime-time slot.
Instead, Australia’s broadcaster SBS would choose a European broadcast partner to co-host the event in a European city, similar to how the UK hosted Eurovision in 2023 on behalf of Ukraine due to the war.
While the choice is ultimately up to SBS, Germany has long been the primary candidate to partner with Australia, with the UK often cited as a “back-up option”. SBS would provide the creative direction and “Australian flavour”, while the European host would provide the venue and technical infrastructure.
We’ll have to tune into the grand final on Sunday, May 17, at 5am to see if Delta Goodrem actually wins the competition, but if anyone can do it, it’s her.
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