Look Mum No Computer to Represent the UK at Eurovision 2026
The BBC has announced that electronic music artist and tech creator Look Mum No Computer will represent the United Kingdom at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria, this May. The announcement was made on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, during the Radio 2 breakfast show.
Who is Look Mum No Computer?
Look Mum No Computer, whose real name is Sam Battle, is a British YouTuber, musician, and composer known for building unusual electronic musical instruments from vintage technology. BBC News reports he holds a Guinness World Record for building the world’s largest drone synthesizer.
Battle first gained recognition as the frontman of the indie rock band ZIBRA in 2014, with the band performing at Glastonbury Festival in 2015. Eurovision.com notes that he has since transitioned to a solo career focused on electronic and synth sounds.
Unique Musical Creations
Look Mum No Computer has garnered attention for his eccentric inventions, including:
- An organ made from Furby toys
- A synthesizer fused with a Raleigh Chopper bicycle
- A Gameboy Triple Oscillator synthesizer
- A Star Wars Droid Orchestra
- Flame-throwing keyboards
Wikipedia details that he also produces and sells modular synthesizer components.
This Museum is Not Obsolete
Beyond his musical endeavors, Battle directs “This Museum is Not Obsolete,” a museum in Ramsgate, Kent, which showcases repurposed vintage analogue devices. Wikipedia states that he is currently restoring a 1914 church organ as an exhibit at the museum.
Eurovision 2026
The song Look Mum No Computer will perform at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna will be revealed at a later date. Eurovision.com highlights that he follows in the footsteps of iconic British synth acts like Depeche Mode, New Order, and Pet Shop Boys.
Social Media Presence
Look Mum No Computer has a significant online presence, with 1.4 million combined followers across his social media accounts, including his popular YouTube channel, boasting over 85 million views. BBC News and Eurovision.com both confirm this reach.