Eclipse (Delta Goodrem song)

"Eclipse"
Single by Delta Goodrem
Released1 March 2026 (2026-03-01)
Length3:00
LabelATLED
Songwriter(s)
  • Delta Goodrem
  • Michael Fatkin
  • Jonas Myrin
  • Ferras Alqaisi
Producer(s)Michael Fatkin
Delta Goodrem singles chronology
"Hearts on the Run"
(2024)		 "Eclipse"
(2026)		 "Hologram"
(2026)
Music videos
"Eclipse" on YouTube
Australia "Eclipse"
"Eclipse" at Eurovision
Eurovision Song Contest 2026 entry
Country
Artist(s)
Delta Goodrem
Languages
English
Finals performance
Semi-final result
3rd
Semi-final points
222
Final result
4th
Final points
287
Appearance chronology
◄ "Milkshake Man" (2025)   
Official performance videos
"Eclipse" (second semi-final) on YouTube
"Eclipse" (grand final) on YouTube

"Eclipse" is a song by Delta Goodrem, an Australian singer and songwriter. It was released on March 1, 2026, by ATLED Records. Delta Goodrem wrote the song with producer Michael Fatkin and co-writers Jonas Myrin and Ferras Alqaisi. The song was Australia's entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. It was the first Australian song to reach the final since 2023, when the song "Promise" did. "Eclipse" finished in fourth place with 287 points. The song will be part of Delta Goodrem's eighth album called Pure, released in 2026. "Eclipse" started at number thirteen on the ARIA Top 20 Australian Artist Singles Chart and reached number one on the AIR Independent Singles Chart.

Background

How the song was made

"Eclipse" was written and produced by Michael Fatkin. Delta Goodrem, Jonas Myrin, and Ferras Alqaisi also helped write the song. Jonas Myrin said in an interview that the idea for the song came to him while he was on a plane to Australia to work with Delta Goodrem. He said the song is about special moments in life that feel almost magical, like a glimpse of heaven. The eclipse in the song is a symbol of coming together and being in harmony.[1]

Eurovision Song Contest 2026

Australia chose Delta Goodrem to sing "Eclipse" in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. On September 3, 2025, the Australian broadcaster SBS said they would take part in the contest.[2] On March 1, 2026, they announced that Delta Goodrem would represent Australia.[3][4] Delta said she was happy and called it a celebration. She also said she was inspired by famous singers like Celine Dion and Olivia Newton-John.[5]

The contest took place in Vienna, Austria, at Wiener Stadthalle. There were two semi-final shows on May 12 and May 14, and the final was on May 16, 2026.[6] Australia was in the second semi-final and performed eleventh.[7] Delta sang after Denmark and before Ukraine. She came in third place in the semi-final with 222 points and moved on to the final.[8][9] In the final, she performed eighth, after Ukraine and before Serbia.[10] Delta finished in fourth place with 287 points.[11]

Staging and production

Delta Goodrem's performance was planned and created by Dan Shipton and Ross Nicholson from Black Skull Creative.[12][13][14]

Reactions to the performance

After Delta's dress rehearsal, many news sites said good things about her singing. Digital Spy said she "sounded like a winner."[15] News.com.au said she was a fan favorite and sang the song perfectly.[16] After the semi-final performance on May 14, The Guardian called it "precise and undeniable," but also said it was a bit "safe." They praised her singing as "note-perfect," just like the studio version.[17]Michael Idato from The Sydney Morning Herald said the performance would be remembered in history.[12] Alt Bollywood said she showed a "masterclass" in telling a story through her performance.[18]

Anthony Albanese, the Prime Minister of Australia, praised Delta after the final. He said, "Delta Goodrem is someone who can be very, very proud of her efforts. And all Australians are proud of Delta."[19] Rolling Stone Australia said her performance was one of the best of the year.[20]

Critical reception

NPR included "Eclipse" as an honorable mention in their list of the top ten best Eurovision songs. But Glen Weldon said the song's words were hard to understand and that the music was "hilariously overproduced."[21]

Commercial performance

In Australia, "Eclipse" started at number 13 on the ARIA Top 20 Australian Artist Singles Chart.[22] This made it the eighth Australian Eurovision song to appear on the ARIA Charts and Delta's first charting song since 2020's "Paralyzed".[23] The song also reached number one on the AIR Independent Singles Chart.[24] In the UK, "Eclipse" reached number 39 on the Singles Sales Chart[25] and number 34 on the Singles Downloads Chart.[26]

Music video

The music video for "Eclipse" was directed by Liam Pethick and produced by Brian Purnell.[4] It was filmed in the sand dunes of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.[27] In the video, Delta sings surrounded by a circle of mirrored pillars. The video shows images that match the song's theme of light and shadow changing like an eclipse.[3][28]

People

Credits adapted from Tidal.[29]

  • Delta Goodrem – lead vocals, songwriting, piano
  • Matt Fatkin – production, songwriting, programming, background vocals
  • Ferras Alqaisi – songwriting, background vocals, musician, piano
  • Jonas Myrin – songwriting, background vocals, musician
  • Nicole McLean – background vocals, musician
  • Devon Curry – drum kit
  • Matthew Copley – guitar, musician
  • Pia Salvia – harp, musician
  • Leon Zervos – mastering
  • Jamie Snell – mixing
  • Allison Marin – musician, synth strings
  • Antonia Marin – musician, synth strings
  • Darryl Beaton – musician, piano
  • Kieran Ledwidge – musician, synth strings
  • Devon Curry – programming

References

  1. ↑ Bennett, Laura (30 March 2026). "An Anthem of Hope and Unity: the Story Behind Australia's Eurovision Entry". Hope 103.2. Archived from the original on 14 May 2026. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
  2. ↑ 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.
  3. 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 2 March 2026. Retrieved 2 March 2026.{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  4. 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.
  5. ↑ 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.
  6. ↑ 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.
  7. ↑ "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.
  8. ↑ Griffiths, Neil (14 May 2026). "Delta Goodrem advances to Eurovision grand final". Rolling Stone Australia. eISSN 3066-0580. ISSN 1320-0615. Archived from the original on 19 May 2026. Retrieved 14 May 2026.{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  9. ↑ "Eurovision 2026: The second Semi-Final qualifiers" (Press release). Eurovision Song Contest. 14 May 2026. Archived from the original on 14 May 2026. Retrieved 14 May 2026.{{cite press release}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  10. ↑ "The running order of the Eurovision 2026 grand final" (Press release). Eurovision Song Contest. 15 May 2026. Archived from the original on 16 May 2026. Retrieved 16 May 2026.
  11. ↑ "Dara wins the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 for Bulgaria" (Press release). Eurovision Song Contest. 17 May 2026. Archived from the original on 17 May 2026. Retrieved 16 May 2026.
  12. 1 2 Idato, Michael (14 May 2026). "The sun goddess rises: Delta Goodrem electrifies the Eurovision stage". The Sydney Morning Herald. ISSN 0312-6315. OCLC 226369741. Archived from the original on 16 May 2026. Retrieved 16 May 2026.
  13. ↑ Bullock, Clara (15 May 2026). "Eurovision 2026: Director's mission to make show 'cool again'". BBC News. Archived from the original on 16 May 2026. Retrieved 16 May 2026.
  14. ↑ "You're not meant to look at an 'Eclipse', but you won't be able to take your eyes off Delta's Eurovision staging" (Press release). Special Broadcasting Service. 10 May 2026. Archived from the original on 16 May 2026. Retrieved 16 May 2026.
  15. ↑ Sayce, Rebecca (14 May 2026). "Eurovision's Delta Goodrem 'sounds like a winner' as she's set to perform on 'iconic' stage tonight". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 14 May 2026. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
  16. ↑ Goulis, Leah (14 May 2026). "'Winner': Delta wows crowd at Eurovision". News.com.au. Archived from the original on 14 May 2026. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
  17. ↑ Gilligan, Eilish (14 May 2026). "Eurovision 2026: Delta Goodrem sends Australia to the grand final with note-perfect performance". The Guardian. eISSN 1756-3224. ISSN 0261-3077. OCLC 60623878. Archived from the original on 16 May 2026. Retrieved 16 May 2026.
  18. ↑ Singh, Rajveer (14 May 2026). "Delta's Eurovision performance has a secret message every other review missed – and what it means for her score". Alt Bollywood. Archived from the original on 16 May 2026. Retrieved 16 May 2026.
  19. ↑ Press, Australian Associated (16 May 2026). "'She was phenomenal, she was iconic': Delta Goodrem wins praise as Australia places fourth at Eurovision". The Guardian. eISSN 1756-3224. ISSN 0261-3077. OCLC 60623878. Archived from the original on 17 May 2026. Retrieved 16 May 2026.
  20. ↑ Griffiths, Neil (16 May 2026). "Delta Goodrem puts on incredible performance at Eurovision". Rolling Stone Australia. eISSN 3066-0580. ISSN 1320-0615. Archived from the original on 17 May 2026. Retrieved 16 May 2026.
  21. ↑ Weldon, Glen (14 May 2026). "The 10 best songs competing at (a very contentious) Eurovision". NPR. Archived from the original on 17 May 2026. Retrieved 16 May 2026.
  22. ↑ "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.
  23. ↑ 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.
  24. ↑ "100% Independent Singles". Australian Independent Record Labels Association. 9 March 2026. Archived from the original on 3 April 2026. Retrieved 3 April 2026.
  25. ↑ "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.
  26. ↑ "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.
  27. ↑ 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.
  28. ↑ "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.
  29. ↑ Goodrem, Delta (1 March 2026). "Eclipse | Credits". Retrieved 2 March 2026 – via Tidal.
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