Australia has placed its hopes for Eurovision success on a surprising and celebrated star, with Delta Goodrem announced as the nation's entrant for the 70th iteration of the iconic singing contest. The 41-year-old singer, best known for hits like 'Born To Try', will perform her new single 'Eclipse' at the Wiener Stadhalle in Vienna, Austria, this May, in front of an estimated global audience of 160 million viewers.
Delta Goodrem's Excitement and Passion for Eurovision
The former Neighbours star expressed immense joy at the announcement, stating she was 'over the moon' to represent Australia on such a prestigious stage. In an official statement, Goodrem said, '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. 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.' This sentiment reflects her deep connection to the event, which she has admired for years.
Creative Director's Praise and Strategic Choice
Australia's Eurovision creative director, Paul Clarke, hailed Goodrem as the 'perfect choice' to carry the country's hopes in the competition. He elaborated, '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.'
Clarke further noted, '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.' This endorsement underscores the strategic decision behind selecting Goodrem, aiming to leverage her international appeal and musical prowess.
Speculation and Previous Australian Entrants
Rumours about a potential Eurovision appearance by Delta Goodrem have been circulating for some time. In 2023, she addressed this speculation in an interview with Yahoo Lifestyle, saying, 'I've always loved watching Eurovision, it's such a great moment in time. 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 a distinguished list of Australian artists who have previously represented the country at Eurovision, including Guy Sebastian, Jessica Mauboy, and Kate Miller Heidke. However, last year's entrant, Go-Jo (real name Marty Zambotto), was eliminated during the semi-finals in Switzerland after his song 'Milkshake Man', co-written by Aussie pop star Amy Sheppard, failed to win over the audience.
Personal Life and Recent Activities
Amidst the Eurovision preparations, Delta Goodrem has been enjoying married life with her husband, Matthew Copley. The couple, who tied the knot in June last year, recently celebrated their first Valentine's Day as a married pair. Matthew, 38, shared intimate photos on Instagram from their travels across Europe, captioning them, '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!'
This personal milestone adds a heartwarming backdrop to Goodrem's professional journey as she gears up for the Eurovision stage, blending her artistic ambitions with newfound marital bliss.
