Who is Delta Goodrem? Meet Australia's Eurovision 2026 entry

Hoping to win the Eurovision song contest 2026 representing Australia is acclaimed singer-songwriter Delta Goodrem.

Now it might be quite confusing as to why Australia are able to perform, but Eurovision isn’t quite as geographical as it sounds. When the nation were given a special one-off chance to compete in 2015, bosses were so impressed they allowed Australia to return on an annual basis.

While they have to qualify for their spot by competing in the semi-finals, that wasn’t difficult for Delta Goodrem, who already had an impressive resume before taking part in the song contest.

She is an award-winning musician. holding mutiple number one singles, and has even dabbled in acting, making her a household name in her native Australia.

Now hoping to add ‘Eurovision winner’ to her list of credentials, here’s everything you need to know about Delta Goodrem ahead of this year’s competition.

Who is Australia Eurovision 2026 entry Delta Goodrem?

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Delta Goodrem is an Australian singer-songwriter has been in the music industry for over 25 years, having signed her first record deal at just 15. She gained international recognition with with her debut album Innocent Eyes, released in 2003, a 23-times Platinum phenomenon and one of the highest-selling albums in Australian history.

Across her career, Delta has sold more than nine million albums worldwide, achieved five number one albums and nine number 1 singles, and earned 12 ARIA Awards.

She has collaborated and toured with global icons including Céline Dion, Olivia Newton-John, Andrea Bocelli, Tony Bennett, Shania Twain, Backstreet Boys and Ricky Martin,

In 2002, she joined the cast of long-running Australian soap Neighbours as shy schoolgirl and aspiring singer Nina Tucker, a reoccurring role until 2005 which she reprised in both 2015 and 2022.

How old is Delta Goodrem?

Delta Goodrem is 41 years old.

What nationality is Delta Goodrem?

Delta is Australian and is from Sydney, Australia.

What has Delta Goodrem said about representing Australia at Eurovision 2026?

Delta Goodrem has expressed immense honour and excitement to represent Australia at Eurovision 2026.

“I’m so honoured to represent Australia on one of the biggest and most iconic music stages in the world at Eurovision! As a singer-songwriter, music has been my lifelong passion,” Delta said.

She continued: “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.”

What is Australia’s Eurovision 2026 song called?

Delta will represent Australia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 performing the song Eclipse, written by the artist herself, along with Ferras Alqaisi, Jonas Myrin and Michael Fatkin who also produced the song.

Where did Australia come in the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest?

Australia did not qualify for the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest grand final, finishing 11th in second semi-final with 41 points with the song Milkshake Man performed by Go-Jo.

The Eurovision Song Contest has faced significant criticism over its decision to allow Israel to take part in the event due to the ongoing war in Gaza.

This year, a number of countries will boycott the contest following the European Broadcasting Union’s decision not to expel Israel from the competition.

At the EBU general assembly in December 2025, a vote was held to introduce new rules that would stop governments and third parties from disproportionately promoting songs to influence voters. No vote was held on Israel’s participation.

The EBU said in a statement: “A large majority of members agreed that there was no need for a further vote on participation and that the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 should proceed as planned, with the additional safeguards in place.”

Following this, Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Iceland confirmed they would not participate in this year’s Eurovision.

Irish broadcaster RTÉ said: “RTÉ feels that Ireland’s participation remains unconscionable given the appalling loss of lives in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis there, which continues to put the lives of so many civilians at risk.”

The BBC, which broadcasts the competition in the UK, has said it supports the decision made by the EBU. “This is about enforcing the rules of the EBU and being inclusive,” it said in a statement.

The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 final will take place on Saturday 16 May 2026.

You can also check out the full list of Eurovision winners and how many times the UK has won Eurovision.

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