United Kingdom: Look Mum No Computer to Eurovision 2026
The experimental artist called "Look Mum No Computer" has been internally selected to represent the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026
The BBC has internally selected Look Mum No Computer to represent the country at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026.
The news was revealed on The Scott Mills Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds.
The song that Look Mum No Computer will perform for the United Kingdom will receive its first radio play, along with his first exclusive interview, on The Scott Mills Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds in the coming weeks.
Look Mum No Computer
Look Mum No Computer is a multi-talented solo artist, experimental singer-songwriter, live electronics performer and composer based in Kent. He is also known as Sam Battle, frontman of indie rock band ZIBRA.
Look Mum No Computer tells the BBC:
– 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 honor 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!
He first burst onto the scene in 2014 as Sam Battle with ZIBRA. The band performed at Glastonbury in 2015 for BBC Introducing.
Since then, he has built a successful solo career focused on electronic and synth sounds. As Look Mum No Computer, he has played across the UK and Europe, released numerous singles, albums and EPs, and recently toured Germany.
He launched his YouTube channel in 2016, and has since amassed over 85 million views and 1.4 million combined subscribers and followers across his social platforms. He is known for building and performing with unusual electronic instruments, including organs made from Furbies and Game Boys, synthesizer bicycles, flame-throwing keyboards and a Star Wars droid orchestra.
His work in synthesizers and electronics has led to a TEDx Talk, his own video game, a Guinness World Record for building the world’s largest drone synthesizer, and the opening of a museum dedicated to his creations.
Internal selection
Look Mum No Computer was chosen following an extensive search led by UK Eurovision Project Director David May, alongside Andrew Cartmell, Executive Producer at BBC Studios North and Head of Delegation for the UK.
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.
The United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest
The United Kingdom has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 67 times since 1957. The UK has only skipped the contest two times: 1956 and 1958. They have won Eurovision five times:
- 1967: Sandie Shaw – Puppet On A String
- 1969: Lulu – Boom Bang-a-bang
- 1976: Brotherhood of Man – Save Your Kisses For Me
- 1981: Bucks Fizz – Making Your Mind Up
- 1997: Katrina and The Waves – Love Shine A Light
...and have finished in 2nd place 16 times! They came last five times: 2003, 2008, 2010, 2019 and 2021.
The United Kingdom is a member of the "Big-5," which means they don't have to go through the Semi-final round and are automatically qualified for the Grand Final.
