The BBC revealed the UK’s entry for the 70th Eurovision Song Contest, happening in Austria this May. With the event just around the corner in Vienna, many are wondering if the UK has a chance of winning this year.
Look Mum No Computer will be representing the UK in the upcoming contest. The artist and YouTuber has been confirmed as the country’s contestant and will be competing to win the trophy.
This morning on BBC Radio 2’s The Scott Mills Breakfast Show, it was announced that the singer-songwriter from Kent has been chosen to represent the UK at Eurovision. The selection followed a thorough search led by David May, the project director for the UK’s Eurovision efforts.
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Look Mum No Computer’s song will be played on the radio for the very first time soon! You’ll be able to hear it first on The Scott Mills Breakfast Show.
Sam Battle, who performs as Look Mum No Computer, first gained recognition in 2014 as a member of the indie band Zibra. He played with Zibra at the Glastonbury Festival in 2015 before starting his career as a solo artist.
The artist expressed excitement about participating in this year’s event, calling it a ‘wild and wonderful journey.’ As a lifelong Eurovision fan, they shared their love for the joy the competition brings to so many people each year.
It’s a real honor to be part of such a significant tradition and represent the UK, and I’m committed to doing it well. I’ve spent years independently developing my creative ideas, from the initial concept to the final product, and I’ve been carefully recording the entire journey.
I’m pouring all my creativity into my performances, and I’m so excited for everyone to experience what we’ve made. Let’s just say, Eurovision is about to get a serious electronic makeover!
The BBC’s Head of Entertainment, Kalpna Patel-Knight, expressed excitement about Look Mum No Computer representing the UK at Eurovision. She highlighted his innovative approach, distinctive music, and energetic performances, calling him a memorable artist.
Suzy Lamb, head of BBC Studios Entertainment, praised the artist, saying he’s truly unique and his passion for Eurovision embodies everything the competition stands for.
Look Mum No Computer is known for both live performances and online videos showcasing his unusual electronic instruments – he even built an orchestra out of Star Wars droids! He’s also officially recognized with a Guinness World Record for creating the biggest synthesizer played with drones.
The Eurovision Song Contest is happening in Vienna, Austria this year. The Semi-Finals will be on May 12th and 14th, and the Grand Finale will be on May 16th.
You can watch the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 Grand Final and Semi-Finals live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
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