UK Eurovision 2026 entry revealed as electronic creator Look Mum No Computer

The BBC has announced that electronic music artist and inventor Look Mum No Computer will represent the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, which will take place in Vienna this May.

The Kent-based performer – real name Sam Battle – began his music career in 2014 as frontman of indie band Zibra, appearing at Glastonbury the following year through BBC Introducing. He later launched his solo project, combining electronic music with engineering-led performance and instrument design.

“I find it completely bonkers to be jumping on this wonderful and wild journey,” he said. “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 hope Eurovision is ready to get synthesized!” – Look Mum No Computer on representing the UK in Vienna

Battle has built an online audience of around 1.4 million followers across social media platforms, where he documents his creative process and the development of custom-built electronic instruments. His projects have included organs made from Furbie toys and Game Boys, synthesiser bicycles and flame-throwing keyboards.

“I’ve been working a long-time creating, writing, and producing my own visions from scratch, and documenting my process,” he explained. “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!”

The BBC selects the UK’s Eurovision act through an internal process supported by industry advisers. Kalpna Patel-Knight, head of entertainment at the broadcaster, said: “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.”

Austria will host the 70th Eurovision Song Contest following JJ’s victory last year

The artist’s competition song has not yet been released. BBC Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills, who has heard the track, said: “The UK often gets criticised at Eurovision, or it has in some years. ‘We’re always really safe, we always keep it really middle of the road.’ So we are going to try something different this year. Why not? Let’s try something different, and it is different.”

“From just one listen, I want you to imagine a bit of Basshunter’s Now You’re Gone and then put a bit of Parklife [by] Blur in there, and maybe you would add in a bit of West End Girls [by] Pet Shop Boys, maybe the synths of The Human League. Sprinkle a bit of Verka Serduchka in there. Maybe just a tiny bit of Sex Pistols. Stick all that in a blender and create a big anthem to take on Eurovision, one that I can imagine they will be singing in that arena.”

Austria will host the 70th Eurovision Song Contest following JJ’s victory last year with the song Wasted Love. The grand final is scheduled for 16 May. The UK is aiming to improve its recent results after Sam Ryder finished second in 2022, followed by lower placings in subsequent contests.