Delta Goodrem is widely known as Australia’s finest performers and has only strengthened her reputation after her exceptional Eurovision performance which resulted in Australia’s best placing since Dami Im in the competition. After touring around the club circuit of Europe, Goodrem returned to Sydney for a one-off intimate show as a thank you and a homecoming for her friends, family and fans as a prelude to her an ‘arena’ album tour (which was announced on the night and has since hit the press). As such, the ambience in the tiny Liberty Hall (opposite the Hordern Pavilion) was one of joy and celebration as her biggest fans packed into the venue for a night of incredible music.

When Goodrem took to the stage alongside her partner, Matthew Copley, and a string quartet, donning a wonderfully sparkly dress, the crowd cheered her entrance rapturously, as a sign of what was to come. She commenced her set with a stripped-down and slowed acoustic version of “Believe Again” and it was a transcendental rendition, showing off the beauty of arguably Goodrem’s best and most underrated song, as well as the power and presence in her voice. Goodrem opened to almost complete silence as the first notes on the piano played, entrancing the audience with the ethereality of the stripped back number before slowly building the song to a crescendo. It was a true goosebumps moment and after the song the crowd, unsurprisingly, erupted. 

“It is very special and amazing to be home, thank you so much for being here,” said Goodrem to the capacity crowd. “Tonight is a celebration of all of your love during Eurovision. Tonight is a party.”

Goodrem front-loaded her set with “Born to Try” and “Wings”, keeping the crowd on a high as she showed off her exceptional piano skills with a brilliant solo during the latter. This was an unusual show in that Goodrem did not have her band in tow, but this meant there was more focus on her piano playing and the wonderful string quartet, who complemented her perfectly. While Goodrem is often unafraid to showcase her incredible vocal prowess, I haven’t seen a show of hers before where she was so deliberate in her choices on piano, displaying plenty of flair as she made a point of demonstrating her musicianship. It was a reminder of just how strong a pianist she is, holding the weight of a full band that would usually be carrying the musical side on her shoulders and executing flawlessly. 

After performing “Feline”, which she said informed her choices on the new album, Pure, that she is releasing in November, Goodrem went back to the beginning with a beautiful performance of “Innocent Eyes”, once again showing off her incredible vocal range before moving on to “In This Life”. It was a slightly unusual setlist through the middle of the show, with Goodrem opting to play some of her B-sides from recent years and numbers from Wings of the Wild, while eschewing her arguably more critically acclaimed Bridge over Troubled Dreams album entirely, but with a full tour coming up, the balance may change once again. 

Goodrem was more chatty than usual throughout the show, expressing her gratitude on more than one occasion for the journey her fans had shared with her. It genuinely felt like a special moment for everyone in the room, with an overwhelming atmosphere of positivity and happiness. One hilarious moment came when she brought a fan on stage to dance with her, which didn’t quite go as intended as the fan, as well intentioned and excited as he was, struggled to match Goodrem’s moves.

Some of Goodrem’s newest work was her most powerful, with the launch of her new song “Warrior”, which spoke to some painful health challenges over the past six months, being one of the highlights of the night, connecting deeply with the audience. 

“It’s wonderful to play songs from 20 years ago but it’s even better to play new music,” said Goodrem. 

There was also room for early classics like “Not Me, Not I” and “Out of the Blue”, alongside “Predictable” which had the crowd on their feet surrounding the stage as they danced. Goodrem was well supported by Copley, who also showed off his skills as a musician. At one point, the pair were taking requests from the audience which led to an impromptu performance of “Together We Are One”, with Copley picking up the chords as Goodrem sang, showing off their synergy as a pair and their superb musicianship. 

Just before ending the set, Goodrem played her new song “Hologram”, which was a lovely up tempo bop before closing with “Sitting on Top of the World” (complete of course with a dance atop the piano), “Lost Without You” and her Eurovision song “Eclipse”, which was a fitting and uplifting way to end the evening with all of her fans. 

Overall, this was a beautiful show that highlighted the very best of Goodrem, with her vocals and musicality in fine form while also demonstrating the immense love she has for her fans which they returned in full. With Goodrem about to embark on a huge promotional tour ahead of her new album, this genuinely feels like the beginning of a new chapter and for those in the room, it was a wonderful opportunity to be part of that journey from the place where it all began. A truly special night with one of Australia’s finest. 

Rating: ★★★★★

Delta Goodrem – Liberty Hall – 14 July 2026