Aussie singer Delta Goodrem says she can't wait to get on the stage at the Hydro tonight to perform at the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony.
Delta's inclusion in the lineup for the finale of the Glasgow 2026 Games is a nod to Australia's role in the competition coming to Glasgow for the second time in 12 years.
She said: "It’s always an enormous privilege to represent Australia.
"The Commonwealth Games have such a strong connection to our country, and, of course, these Games were originally associated with Victoria, so I feel very proud to carry a little piece of Australia with me to Glasgow.
"After representing Australia at Eurovision this year, it’s incredibly special to once again stand on an international stage and celebrate the spirit, heart and unity of our country."
Glasgow stepped in to host the Games at the 11th hour after Victoria pulled out.
Games bosses turned round a successful competition in 18 months and Delta will join Simple Minds on the bill of tonight's closing ceremony.
She added: "I’m incredibly excited and truly honoured. Closing ceremonies have such a special energy - they’re a celebration of everything the athletes have achieved and of all the people who have come together through sport.
"It feels especially meaningful to return to a Commonwealth Games ceremony 20 years after performing 'Together We Are One' at Melbourne 2006.
"That remains such a treasured moment in my life, then in Gold Coast 2018."
The closing ceremony starts at 9pm and will be broadcast live by TNT Sports.
It will be headlined by Simple Minds, with BEMZ, Cammy Barnes and Sandi Thom also performing.
It will mark the official handover to 2030 host city Ahmedabad in India.
The Glasgow Times previously reported Delta has announced she is coming to Glasgow on her Pure World Tour.
She will perform at the SWG3 on February 18, 2027.
Like many Antipodeans, Delta's from Scottish stock and feels a connection when she performs here.
She said: "Most of my ancestors are Scottish - I did Who Do You Think You Are in Australia and learnt all about my Scottish heritage - my dad’s side came from Scotland to Australia to Bendigo Victoria.
"Glasgow audiences are incredible. I’m coming back Glasgow next year starting my world tour here warm, passionate and great sing alongs.
"I began my first European headline tour in Glasgow in 2023, which was such a special night, and performing at Stirling Castle in 2024 with Shania Twain was unforgettable.
"The setting was extraordinary, but it was the warmth of the Scottish crowd that made the experience so memorable."
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