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Delta Goodrem Qualifies for Eurovision Final in Crystal Gown

5/15/2026

Summary

Story summary

Delta Goodrem performed “Eclipse” in Eurovision 2026’s second semi-final in Vienna, qualifying for the grand final.
The act featured a Versa Ribbon Lift that raised her onto a gold platform while she wore a gown sewn with 7,000 Swarovski crystals.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese praised the performance and said Australia will stay in the contest after five countries withdrew over the Gaza conflict, leaving 35 entries.

History

Historical Context

In 2015 the European Broadcasting Union invited SBS to send Guy Sebastian, making Australia the first non-European act and earning a fifth-place finish with 196 points. The one-off invitation became a permanent slot from 2016, cementing a fanbase and annual SBS broadcasts. Building on that legacy, Delta Goodrem’s 2026 semi-final show in Vienna, backed by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s endorsement, highlights Australia’s ongoing Eurovision commitment.

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Story summary

Delta Goodrem performed “Eclipse” in Eurovision 2026’s second semi-final in Vienna, qualifying for the grand final.
The act featured a Versa Ribbon Lift that raised her onto a gold platform while she wore a gown sewn with 7,000 Swarovski crystals.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese praised the performance and said Australia will stay in the contest after five countries withdrew over the Gaza conflict, leaving 35 entries.

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