The UK has internally chosen its act for Eurovision 2026: LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER will carry the UK’s flag in Vienna.
His song will be released in the upcoming weeks, with the premiere taking place on The Scott Mills Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds.
About LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER
LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER is a multi-talented solo artist, experimental singer/songwriter, live electronics performer and composer, inventor of unique musical machines, and self-proclaimed Eurovision fan based in Kent.
His real name is Sam Battle, and he is 35 years old.
Since emerging in 2014 as the frontman for the indie-rock outfit ZIBRA—notably performing at Glastonbury for BBC Introducing—Sam Battle has transformed into the avant-garde electronic powerhouse known as LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER. His solo career is defined by a deep obsession with analog synthesis, leading to sold-out tours across Europe and a spiritual homecoming tour through Germany’s underground electronic circuit. Beyond the stage, Battle has cultivated a massive digital following, amassing over 85 million YouTube views and a community of 1.4 million followers who tune in to witness his “mad scientist” approach to engineering.
His portfolio of musical inventions reads like a fever dream of circuit bending: he has famously constructed Furby organs, Game Boy synths, and even a flame-throwing keyboard. This unique intersection of music and eccentric engineering has earned him a TEDx Talk, a Guinness World Record for the world’s largest drone synthesizer, and the opening of his very own museum dedicated to these curious mechanical creations.
You can watch him playing one on the instrument he create:
The singer commented:
I find it completely bonkers to be jumping on this wonderful and wild journey. I have always been a massive Eurovision fan, and I love the magical joy it brings to millions of people every year, so getting to join that legacy and fly the flag for the UK is an absolute honour that I am taking very seriously. I’ve been working a long-time creating, writing, and producing my own visions from scratch, and documenting my process. I will be bringing every ounce of my creativity to my performances, and I can’t wait for everyone to hear and see what we’ve created. I hope Eurovision is ready to get synthesized!
Kalpna Patel-Knight, Head of Entertainment at the BBC says:
“We are absolutely thrilled to have LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER representing the UK at Eurovision in Vienna in 2026. His bold vision, unique sound and electric performance style make him a truly unforgettable artist. LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER embodies everything the UK wants to celebrate on the Eurovision stage – creativity, ambition, and a distinctly British wit. I am sure he will make us all proud on the international stage in May.”
Suzy Lamb, Managing Director, BBC Studios Entertainment, says:
“We are incredibly excited that LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER will represent the UK at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. He is a genuinely original artist whose creativity and enormous love for Eurovision perfectly capture the spirit of the competition. Our team at BBC Studios worked to find something very different musically and LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER really stood out. From his innovative approach to music-making to the strong connection he has built with audiences online, he brings a unique energy to his performances that we can’t wait for Eurovision fans around the world to experience in May.”
Eurovision 2026 will be held in Vienna, Austria, on May 12th, 14th, and 16th, 2026.
