The UK has officially selected LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER as its entrant for the 70th annual Eurovision Song Contest 2026, set to take place in Vienna on May 16. The Kent-born electronic musician, whose real name is Sam Battle, was announced as the country’s 2026 representative on The Scott Mills Breakfast Show on February 17. He revealed that the track he has created for the competition will premiere in the coming weeks, promising a performance that channels his signature blend of invention, energy, and unapologetic synth experimentation.
Best known for his boundary-pushing DIY instrument builds, LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER has carved out a global following through his YouTube channel, where more than 700,000 subscribers tune in to watch him transform unlikely objects into fully functional musical machines. His creations range from a synthesizer powered by a Sega Mega Drive to copper-pipe speakers, a playable organ made from Furbies, custom modular synth systems, and even compositions crafted on a Nintendo Game Boy. His work merges engineering curiosity with infectious electronic soundscapes, making him one of the UK’s most unconventional and exciting musical exports.
Speaking to the BBC about the opportunity, Battle described the experience as “completely bonkers,” adding that he plans to bring “every ounce of my creativity” to the Eurovision stage. A longtime fan of the competition, he expressed deep respect for its legacy and the joy it brings to millions of viewers each year, calling it an “absolute honour” to represent the UK. Known for building, writing, and producing his music entirely from scratch while documenting the process, he teased fans with a bold promise: “I hope Eurovision is ready to get synthesised!”
With his inventive spirit and fearless approach to sound design, LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER’s selection signals a daring new direction for the UK at Eurovision. As Vienna prepares to host the landmark 70th edition of the contest, all eyes will be on Battle to see how his homemade circuitry and electronic imagination translate onto one of the world’s biggest musical stages.
