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Delta Goodrem Comes Fourth In 2026 Eurovision Song Contest

Mary Varvaris

"Representing Australia on the Eurovision stage and being part of this incredible community has been unforgettable," Delta Goodrem said.

Delta Goodrem at the Eurovision 2026 Grand Final
Delta Goodrem at the Eurovision 2026 Grand Final(Credit: Alma Bengtsson, EBU)
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After a stellar run at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, Delta Goodrem didn’t just make it to the Grand Final, but she placed fourth in the competition.

Goodrem took to Vienna’s Wiener Stadthalle on Saturday (16 May) – airing on SBS early Sunday morning for fans in Australia watching live, and re-broadcast at prime-time last night – and showcased her artistry with another performance of her power ballad, Eclipse.

Written by Goodrem, Ferras Alqaisi, Jonas Myrin and Michael Fatkin, with Fatkin also producing the track, Eclipse was one of the standout songs of the competition. She performed alongside another 24 grand finalists who represented nations in Europe and beyond.

Bulgaria’s Dara won this year’s competition, scoring 516 points for her song, Bangaranga. Israel came second with 343 points, followed by Romania with 296 points. Australia came fourth with 287 points. TV Tonight also notes that Delta Goodrem won the Media Award, which is voted on by accredited media.

In a statement, Goodrem said of representing Australia at Eurovision, “Representing Australia on the Eurovision stage and being part of this incredible community has been unforgettable. I’m so grateful for all the love and support from home and around the world; it has carried me every step of the way.

“Sharing Eclipse with you at this moment feels perfectly timed, and I’m excited to continue the journey we’ve started together and to share new music with you soon! From the bottom of my heart, thank you.”

SBS Managing Director Jane Palfreyman said Goodrem’s Eurovision journey “connected deeply with fans,” not only in Australia, but across the globe.

“SBS is incredibly proud of Delta Goodrem following Australia’s outstanding top five result at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026,” Palfreyman said. “Delta delivered a spectacular performance of Eclipse that resonated with audiences around the world and sparked an incredible wave of excitement and support across Australia throughout the competition.

“Her Eurovision journey connected deeply with fans both locally and internationally, creating a memorable Eurovision moment for Australian audiences and showcasing the passion and ambition that continue to define Australia’s place in the Contest.”

SBS Head of Entertainment/Head of Australian Delegation, Emily Griggs, added, “Delta’s song Eclipse is about those rare moments when everything falls perfectly into place, and this Eurovision feels like one of those moments. Australians have grown up with Delta, celebrating every chapter of her remarkable career, and it’s been incredible to see audiences across Europe and beyond connect so strongly with her performance.

“Thank you to Delta and her team at ATLED Productions, the teams at Beyond Productions and SBS, and to the Eurovision community and Australians for their incredible support.”

Australia’s Creative Director for Vienna, Paul Clarke, concluded, “Delta Goodrem is a true professional, and we couldn’t be prouder of what she achieved on the Eurovision stage. She delivered an incredible performance with passion, class and authenticity, and it was wonderful to see audiences around the world connect so strongly with her. Huge thanks to SBS, our Beyond team and ATLED Productions.”

While she has only just stunned Eurovision audiences, Goodrem is looking firmly towards the future with the announcement of her forthcoming album, Pure, which arrives this November.

Pure is the long-awaited follow-up to Goodrem’s 2021 album, Bridge over Troubled Dreams. Speaking on the forthcoming release, she said, “Pure is an album I’ve been creating and living through over the past few years, and it truly feels like a return to myself and the heart of who I am as an artist.

“It holds some of my biggest sing-alongs, my most vulnerable moments, and brings in all the elements I love most in music—from intimate classical piano pieces to uplifting cinematic anthems. I cannot wait for everyone to step into the world of Pure and make these songs part of their own story too.”

You can pre-order/pre-save the album here.