As national treasure Delta Goodrem prepares to head to Vienna for Eurovision, she sat down with The Weekly to discuss the meaning of her song, the part her husband will play and why – more than ever – we need music in our lives. Read on for our exclusive interview…
When Eurovision was taking place last year, Delta Goodrem was in London. And it was the first time, she reflects, “that I got to really experience the buzz of it being on while I was on the same time zone, when it’s kind of alive and sparkling.”
And so when she was offered the chance to take her place in the roster of Australian artists representing our nation on pop’s greatest stage, it’s no surprise that the answer was an enthusiastic “yes”.
Far from feeling the nerves of expectation, Delta says she’s simply excited. As she drops by The Weekly office as part of her press tour on the day of the announcement, she says, “I feel like today has been a real celebration.”
At a time when war in the Middle East is dominating the news cycle, being able to celebrate song and human connection is important, she says. And that’s what her Eurovision song, Eclipse, aims to do.
“I’ve always believed in the power of music from the day I was born,” she says now. “I believed in what it could do for people. You know, in times of trouble, people turn to music. When happy moments occur, they turn to music. I’ve always been moved by music deeply, and I really believe in the healing power and the hope and unity that come with things like Eurovision.”
What is Delta Goodrem’s Eurovision song about?
Eclipse, Delta says, was written firmly with Eurovision in mind. It’s a love song, although every listener can take away what that love and moment of kismet mean for them.
“We really wanted space for somebody to still choose their own journey on Eclipse,” she says of the songwriting process. “What does a rare moment mean for them? A moment where they connect, a moment where they fall in love so much has to align. That’s what we were talking about when we were writing. You know, it’s your own timing. And it’s also quite quick and quite rare.”
Having married her long-time partner and musical collaborator Matthew Copley in June 2025, Delta says she’s in “the absolute best” place. “I couldn’t love being married to my husband more,” she says with a huge smile. “It’s amazing, and I’m very grateful to have this incredible foundation. We have had a really amazing – and continue to have an amazing – journey. Being married has just felt next level.”
Who will travel to Eurovision with Team Delta?
The details of who will join her on stage are still being worked out. And while she hopes “the whole of Australia” will be on Team Delta, there’s no doubt Matt will be front and centre in her support camp.
“All my family are saying, ‘Should we fly over?,” she says of the excited reaction she’s received. “I feel that support, but Matt will definitely be there.”
Also supportive, she says, are the fellow musicians who have trodden the Eurovision path before her. She’s been texting with a few of them since the news broke, and says it’s “a blessing” to have their tips and tricks on what to expect when the huge pop spectacle gets underway.
And as for her chances of bringing it back to Australia as a reigning champion next year? “Well that would be so fun, wouldn’t it,” she says with a chuckle. “But look, I’m just going to enjoy the journey and see where it all takes us.”
The Eurovision Song Contest is held from Tuesday, 12 May to Saturday, 16 May 2026 in Vienna, Austria. SBS’s exclusive broadcast will be LIVE and in prime time from Wednesday, 13 May – Sunday, 17 May on SBS and SBS On Demand.
