Eclipse (Delta Goodrem song)

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Internal selection

On 3 September 2025, at their upfront presentation, SBS announced its intention to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. [1] On 1 March 2026, it was revealed that Delta Goodrem was selected to represent Australia. [2] [3] In a statement to the press, Goodrem called her selection "a celebration" and cited previous Eurovision performers Celine Dion and Olivia Newton-John as her influences. [4]

Eurovision

The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 is scheduled to take place at Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, Austria. The event will feature two semi-finals on 12 and 14 May, by the grand final on 16 May 2026. [5] In the allocation draw conducted on 12 January 2026, Australia was assigned to compete in the second semi-final, performing in the latter half of the show. [6]

Commercial performance

In Australia, "Eclipse" made its debut at number 13 on the ARIA Top 20 Australian Artist Singles Chart. [7] This achievement marks it as the eighth Australian Eurovision release to feature on the ARIA Charts and signifies Goodrem's first charting single since 2020's "Paralyzed". [8] Additionally, "Eclipse" entered the UK Singles Sales Chart at number 39 [9] and reached number 34 on the Singles Downloads Chart. [10]

Music video

Liam Pethick directed the music video for "Eclipse", which was produced by Brian Purnell. [3] The video was filmed in the dunes of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, [11] featuring Goodrem performing the song among a "circle of mirrored plinths". It showcases visuals that represent the song's "kinetic eclipse of light and shadow". [2] [12]

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal. [13]

Charts

"Eclipse"
Delta Goodrem - Eclipse (single cover).png
Single by Delta Goodrem
Released1 March 2026 (2026-03-01)
Length3:00
Label ATLED
Songwriters
Producer Michael Fatkin
Delta Goodrem singles chronology
"Hearts on the Run"
(2024)
"Eclipse"
(2026)
Music video
"Eclipse" on YouTube
Weekly chart performance
Chart (2026)Peak
position
Australian Artist Singles (ARIA) [7] 13
UK Singles Sales (OCC) [9] 39

Release history

Release history
RegionDateFormat(s)LabelRef.
Various1 March 2026ATLED [14] [15]

References

  1. Knox, David (3 September 2025). "Upfronts 2026: SBS: Alone, The Chaplain, FIFA and Eurovision". TV Tonight. Archived from the original on 3 March 2026. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
  2. 1 2 Lynch, Jessica (1 March 2026). "Delta Goodrem to represent Australia at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna". Billboard . ISSN   0006-2510. OCLC   732913734. Archived from the original on 3 March 2026. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
  3. 1 2 Lochrie, Conor (1 March 2026). "Delta Goodrem to represent Australia at Eurovision 2026". Rolling Stone Australia . eISSN   3066-0580. ISSN   1320-0615. Archived from the original on 3 March 2026. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
  4. Sun, Michael (1 March 2026). "Delta Goodrem to represent Australia at Eurovision 2026". The Guardian . eISSN   1756-3224. ISSN   0261-3077. OCLC   60623878. Archived from the original on 3 March 2026. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
  5. France-Presse, Agence (20 August 2025). "Vienna announced as host city for Eurovision Song Contest 2026". The Guardian . Archived from the original on 3 March 2026. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
  6. "Vienna 2026: Semi-Final draw results" (Press release). Eurovision Song Contest. 12 January 2026. Archived from the original on 3 March 2026. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
  7. 1 2 "ARIA Top 20 Australian Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 9 March 2026. Archived from the original on 7 March 2026. Retrieved 7 March 2026.
  8. Tsinivits, Kyriakos (6 March 2026). "Eurovision 2026: Delta Goodrem's 'Eclipse' hits the Australian music charts". Aussievision. Archived from the original on 7 March 2026. Retrieved 7 March 2026.
  9. 1 2 "Official Singles Sales Chart on 6/3/2026". Official Charts Company. 6 March 2026. Archived from the original on 7 March 2026. Retrieved 7 March 2026.
  10. "Official Singles Downloads Chart on 6/3/2026". Official Charts Company. 6 March 2026. Archived from the original on 7 March 2026. Retrieved 7 March 2026.
  11. Ellwood-Hughes, Pip (5 March 2026). "Delta Goodrem to represent Australia at Eurovision — listen to her song 'Eclipse'". Entertainment Focus. Archived from the original on 7 March 2026. Retrieved 7 March 2026.
  12. "Global powerhouse Delta Goodrem to represent Australia at this year's Eurovision Song Contest" (Press release). Special Broadcasting Service. 2 March 2026. Archived from the original on 7 March 2026. Retrieved 7 March 2026.
  13. Goodrem, Delta (1 March 2026). "Eclipse | Credits" . Retrieved 2 March 2026 via Tidal.
  14. Goodrem, Delta (1 March 2026). "Eclipse" . Retrieved 2 March 2026 via Tidal.
  15. Goodrem, Delta (1 March 2026). "Eclipse – single" . Retrieved 2 March 2026 via Apple Music.