The representative of the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 has been announced! It is Sam Battle, artistically known as LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER. Scott Mills, the well-known Eurovision commentator and presenter at the BBC, was in charge of breaking the news through his programme on BBC Radio 2.
The selection was the result of a search led by David May, director of the UK’s Eurovision project, together with Andrew Cartmell, executive producer at BBC Studios North and head of the British delegation. All of them highlighted his “creativity and enormous passion for Eurovision, which perfectly capture the spirit of the contest.” This is how Suzy Lamb, Managing Director of BBC Studios Entertainment, explained it in an interview for the BBC:
“We’re delighted — from his innovative approach to music creation to the strong connection he has built with online audiences. He brings a unique energy to his performances and we can’t wait for Eurovision fans around the world to experience it in May.”
Although we will still have to wait a few weeks to hear the song, Sam Scoots, who has already had access to an early listen and confirmed he will premiere it soon on his programme, has shared some details that hint at its sound. According to him, the track is built on a base inspired by Blur, with that clever and slightly melancholic britpop style, combined with an elegant urban nod in the vein of “West End Girls” by the Pet Shop Boys.
The preview also points to synths reminiscent of The Human League, adding an eighties atmosphere. This would be joined by a touch close to the universe of Verka Serduchka, along with a slight hint that, although subtle, could recall the Sex Pistols. As a finishing touch, the song would include a powerful chorus designed for live performance.
Who is LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER?
Look Mum No Computer defines himself as more than just a singer or producer. He combines songwriting, live electronic music performance, and even building his own instruments. He has built a career based on sound experimentation and on creating his own tools from scratch.
Before going solo, Sam Battle broke into the music scene in 2014 as the leader of the indie rock band ZIBRA, with whom he even performed at Glastonbury Festival in 2015 under the BBC Introducing banner. Afterwards, he decided to explore his interest in synthesizers and electronics, developing his own style that has led him to perform to sold-out venues across the United Kingdom and Europe, as well as recently touring Germany, a key country in underground electronic culture.
His presence on YouTube also stands out, where he already has more than 85 million views and around 1.4 million followers on social media. He uses these platforms to share his experiments and, in a way, blend education with entertainment around his musical experimentation. Among his most striking creations are organs made from Furby toys and Game Boy consoles, bicycles equipped with synthesizers, flamethrower keyboards, and even an orchestra made up of droids inspired by Star Wars. His creativity has led him to give a TEDx talk, release his own video game, achieve a Guinness World Record for the world’s largest drone synthesizer, and open his own museum where he exhibits his inventions.
“I’ve always been a big fan of the Eurovision Song Contest. It’s incredible to be part of something that every year brings together millions of people through music. Representing the United Kingdom is a huge honour. I’m going to put all my creativity into this performance, and I hope Eurovision is ready to be synthesised!”
The United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest
The United Kingdom made its debut in the Eurovision Song Contest in Frankfurt am Main 1957. Since then, the British have maintained an uninterrupted presence in the contest, except for a single absence dating back to the Hilversum 1958 edition.
In its record, it has five victories, the most recent being the one obtained in Dublin 1997 with Katrina & The Waves and their “Love Shine A Light”. This victory was the most successful up to that moment, as it received 227 points, the highest score achieved until then under the previous voting system and with a 70-point advantage over the runner-up, Ireland.
For its part, the United Kingdom holds the record for the most second places in Eurovision, with a total of 16. In addition, the BBC has hosted the event nine times, as the UK has staged the contest in those editions where the winning country could not take on the organisation.
In 2023, the British city of Liverpool hosted the competition due to the impossibility of Ukraine staging the contest because of the war in the country, and following the successful 2nd place achieved by Sam Ryder at Eurovision 2022 with “Space Man”. In fact, the British entry in 2022 achieved the United Kingdom’s highest score ever, with 466 points.
Throughout its participations, the United Kingdom has been represented by major names in British music such as Sandie Shaw (1967), Cliff Richard (1968 and 1973), Olivia Newton-John (1974), Gina G (1996), Katrina & The Waves (1997), Blue (2011), Engelbert Humperdinck (2012) or Bonnie Tyler (2013). However, in recent years they have opted for emerging artists from their music scene such as Molly (2014), Lucie Jones (2017), Sam Ryder (2022), Mae Muller (2023) or Olly Alexander (2024).
In the Basel 2025 edition, the girls from Remember Monday with “What The Hell Just Happened?” defended the British colours in the contest. They ultimately reached 19th place with 88 points. Once again, the British entry only received points from the national juries, as it was the least voted entry by viewers with 0 points.