Australia pins its Eurovision aspirations on Delta Goodrem, a prominent pop artist announced as the nation’s representative for the 70th edition of the contest.

The 41-year-old singer, known for hits like ‘Born To Try,’ performs her new single ‘Eclipse’ at Vienna’s Wiener Stadhalle in May. The event draws an estimated global audience of 160 million viewers.

Excited Reactions from Goodrem and Team

Delta Goodrem expressed delight over the selection. “I’m so honoured to represent Australia on one of the biggest and most iconic music stages in the world at Eurovision,” she stated. “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.”

She added, “I can’t wait to arrive in Vienna and make Australia proud.”

Paul Clarke, Australia’s Eurovision creative director, praised the choice. “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,” he said. “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.”

Background and Past Speculation

Rumors of Goodrem’s participation circulated for months. In a 2023 interview, she noted her long-time fandom. “I’ve always loved watching Eurovision, it’s such a great moment in time,” she said. “Wherever I’ve been in certain moments of time just hasn’t crossed paths with that in whatever cycle of music I was in. I’ve always been just running in my own race and whatever I’m meant to sort of cross paths with I’ll move towards that if a time feels right.”

Goodrem joins notable predecessors like Guy Sebastian, Jessica Mauboy, and Kate Miller-Heidke. Last year’s entrant, Go-Jo (real name Marty Zambotto), exited in the semi-finals in Switzerland with his song ‘Milkshake Man,’ penned by Amy Sheppard.

Personal Milestone

Amid preparations, Goodrem enjoys newlywed life with husband Matthew Copley. The couple marked their first Valentine’s Day as spouses last month, sharing photos from European travels. Copley, 38, captioned the images: “First St. Valentine’s Day as Husband and Wife. A few intimate snaps from the most amazing venture of my life! Enduring a special holiday through some of the world’s most beautiful places that we both value, with my newly official wife!” They wed in June last year.