Delta Goodrem's Eurovision Journey: Honoring Musical Idols and Making Australia Proud
With Eurovision just around the corner in Vienna, Delta Goodrem is feeling the nerves as she prepares to take the stage. She admires the legendary Olivia Newton-John and Celine Dion, who have both been part of the Eurovision family, and considers them her biggest musical influences.
Delta has a deep connection with Olivia Newton-John, having written songs for her, performed with her, and even portrayed her in a miniseries. Their bond goes back to when Delta was just seven years old and met Olivia in New York. Despite Olivia's passing, Delta continues to honor her mentor through her music and career choices.
Having battled Hodgkin lymphoma at a young age, Delta found support and inspiration from Olivia, who had also faced cancer. Their shared experiences strengthened their bond and taught Delta valuable lessons about giving back and supporting others.
As Delta prepares to represent Australia at Eurovision with her song "Eclipse," she hopes to make her country proud and follow in the footsteps of her musical idols. With bookmakers predicting her as a strong contender, Delta is grateful for the opportunity to be part of the Eurovision community and showcase her talent on an international stage.
Delta's performance at Eurovision will take place on May 14, and she is excited to have the support of her fellow Australians as she competes in the prestigious competition. She sees Eurovision as a chance to unite and represent her country with pride, embracing the team spirit and camaraderie of the event.
As the Eurovision Song Contest approaches, Delta is filled with excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to be part of such a prestigious event. She looks forward to sharing her music with a global audience and hopes to make Australia proud with her performance.
Don't miss Delta Goodrem's Eurovision journey as she takes the stage in Austria and competes for the chance to bring home the trophy for Australia. Tune in to the Eurovision Song Contest from May 13-17 on SBS and SBS On Demand to see Delta and other talented artists from around the world showcase their musical talents.