The fact that Australia – a nation 10,000 miles away from its European not-so neighbours – is an honorary entrant into the [Eurovision Song Contest](https://www.eurovision.com/) is one of many bizarre, brilliant and frankly bonkers things about the whole extravaganza.
The Aussie audience were rewarded for their collective enthusiasm and time zone-restricted viewing dedication when, in 2015, their country was invited to take part in the annual theatrics – and, this year, they have persuaded a national treasure to represent them. So long as she makes it through the semi-final, [Delta Goodrem](https://www.instagram.com/deltagoodrem/) will be taking to the stage in Vienna to perform her suitably Eurovision-esque power ballad “Eclipse” in the grand final next weekend.
As fun and OTT an experience as it all is, the possibility of nul (or few) points is mortifying for any act, let alone an established performer (just ask Olly Alexander or Bonnie Tyler). But, for Goodrem, it was a pretty easy “yes” when the Eurovision universe came calling.
“I’m a measured person – I take everything in and allow it to simmer,” she says. “In the past couple of years, [Eurovision](https://inews.co.uk/culture/this-is-the-end-of-eurovision-4089408?ico=in-line_link) has been more and more around me. I was always on a project or a tour or something but, last year, I was here doing shows when Eurovision was on, so I got to feel the energy in the air. It’s early in the morning when it’s on in Australia, so to be here experiencing it, I thought it was so incredible.
“I’m always open-hearted and I know to do something when I’m excited by it. This is a celebration. I’m bringing Australia with me in my heart, and I love seeing everyone there excited to get even more involved this year.”
But the fear of nul points? “I can’t control what happens. What I can control is my mindset and making sure that it’s the best it can be. That’s my job, and the rest of it… I feel grateful to be a part of this Eurovision community so whatever is meant to be. But I will give it everything I’ve got.”
Should she pull it off and win, there would be the considerable logistical issue of what Australia hosting the show would look like. “[It’d be so fun.](https://inews.co.uk/culture/music/eurovision-2025-12-best-worst-weirdest-acts-3699203?ico=in-line_link) I mean, I think we’d be a great host, we’d definitely want to look after everyone. Whether that’s possible or not, I have no idea – but imagine the pre-party barbecues.”
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Maybe me but I prefer an emerging talent representing us who can use it as a platform to go to the next level rather than an accomplished musician…
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And here I was enjoying not hearing from delta goodrem
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The fact that Australia – a nation 10,000 miles away from its European not-so neighbours – is an honorary entrant into the [Eurovision Song Contest](https://www.eurovision.com/) is one of many bizarre, brilliant and frankly bonkers things about the whole extravaganza.
The Aussie audience were rewarded for their collective enthusiasm and time zone-restricted viewing dedication when, in 2015, their country was invited to take part in the annual theatrics – and, this year, they have persuaded a national treasure to represent them. So long as she makes it through the semi-final, [Delta Goodrem](https://www.instagram.com/deltagoodrem/) will be taking to the stage in Vienna to perform her suitably Eurovision-esque power ballad “Eclipse” in the grand final next weekend.
As fun and OTT an experience as it all is, the possibility of nul (or few) points is mortifying for any act, let alone an established performer (just ask Olly Alexander or Bonnie Tyler). But, for Goodrem, it was a pretty easy “yes” when the Eurovision universe came calling.
“I’m a measured person – I take everything in and allow it to simmer,” she says. “In the past couple of years, [Eurovision](https://inews.co.uk/culture/this-is-the-end-of-eurovision-4089408?ico=in-line_link) has been more and more around me. I was always on a project or a tour or something but, last year, I was here doing shows when Eurovision was on, so I got to feel the energy in the air. It’s early in the morning when it’s on in Australia, so to be here experiencing it, I thought it was so incredible.
“I’m always open-hearted and I know to do something when I’m excited by it. This is a celebration. I’m bringing Australia with me in my heart, and I love seeing everyone there excited to get even more involved this year.”
But the fear of nul points? “I can’t control what happens. What I can control is my mindset and making sure that it’s the best it can be. That’s my job, and the rest of it… I feel grateful to be a part of this Eurovision community so whatever is meant to be. But I will give it everything I’ve got.”
Should she pull it off and win, there would be the considerable logistical issue of what Australia hosting the show would look like. “[It’d be so fun.](https://inews.co.uk/culture/music/eurovision-2025-12-best-worst-weirdest-acts-3699203?ico=in-line_link) I mean, I think we’d be a great host, we’d definitely want to look after everyone. Whether that’s possible or not, I have no idea – but imagine the pre-party barbecues.”
Maybe me but I prefer an emerging talent representing us who can use it as a platform to go to the next level rather than an accomplished musician…
And here I was enjoying not hearing from delta goodrem