An experimental singer and YouTuber has been confirmed as the UK entry for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest.
Look Mum No Computer is described as a multi-talented solo artist, experimental singer/songwriter, live electronics performer and composer – as well as an inventor of unique musical machines – based in Kent.
The announcement was made live on The Scott Mills Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2 on Tuesday morning.
Look Mum No Computer began his career in 2014 as Sam Battle, the frontman of the indie rock band ZIBRA, who performed on the BBC Introducing stage at Glastonbury the following year.
Launching his YouTube channel in 2016, Look Mum No Computer has so far amassed over 85 million views and 1.4million combined followers over his various social accounts.
‘I find it completely bonkers to be jumping on this wonderful and wild journey,’ Look Mum No Computer said of being picked for Eurovision.
‘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.’
He added: ‘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!’
The annual song contest returns this May in Vienna, Austria and has already faced trouble after several countries, including Ireland and Spain, dropped out following the EBU ruling to maintain Israel’s involvement.
Look Mum No Computer’s musical career has so far seen him play across the UK and Europe, releasing EPs, singles and albums, and recently return from a tour of underground electronic music’s birthplace in Germany.
He has also enjoyed viral fame thanks to his passion for building and playing unusual electronic instruments including organs made from Furbies and Game Boys, synthesizer bicycles, flame throwing keyboards and a Star Wars droid orchestra.
A TEDx Talk on these inventions followed, as well as him receiving a Guinness World Record for building the world’s largest drone synthesizer; he has even opened a museum displaying his creations.
The BBC has teased that the song Look Mum No Computer will perform as the UK’s entry at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest will receive its first radio play, along with his first exclusive interview, on The Scott Mills Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2 ‘in the coming weeks’.
He was chosen as the UK’s act following an extensive search led by UK Eurovision Project Director and Music Industry figure, David May, alongside Andrew Cartmell, Executive Producer, BBC Studios North and Head of Delegation for the UK.
Look Mum No Computer’s reveal came weeks after reports that a UK Eurovision act was secretly axed over past ‘unacceptable comments and behaviour’ after a routine background check flagged concerning historic online comments.
The Sun had claimed this had left the BBC scrambling for a last-minute replacement – but the broadcaster strongly refuted the suggestion.
A BBC spokesperson has told Metro: ‘A rigorous due diligence process is always undertaken before an Act is offered the opportunity to represent the United Kingdom at Eurovision.
‘We will be announcing this year’s chosen act shortly. For the avoidance of doubt, the UK act was not “axed”.’
Last year’s UK representative was the girl group Remember Monday, with the song What the Hell Just Happened. They ultimately came in 19th place.
The UK’s strongest finish in recent years was Sam Ryder, who came in second with his song Space Man – which later placed second on the UK charts behind Harry Styles.
He lost to Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra.
More to follow.
