Who is Eurovision UK’s Look Mum No Computer? Meet the inventor representing Britain

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The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 culminates in its grand finale this Saturday, May 16th, in Vienna. Twenty-five countries, including Albania, Bulgaria, Denmark, Malta, Ukraine, and Lithuania, will compete for the coveted glass microphone trophy on one of television’s largest live stages.

The contest will once again feature the “Big Five” – the countries that provide the most funding to Eurovision each year: the UK, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain. However, Spain has chosen not to compete this year as part of a protest against Israel’s participation.

This year, the UK is being represented at Eurovision by Look Mum No Computer, a truly unique performer. Also known as Sam Bartle or Sam Battle, this electronic musician showcased his song “Eins, Zwei, Drei” in Thursday’s semi-final. He’ll now compete in Saturday’s grand final, hoping to bring a Eurovision win back to the UK for the first time since 1997.

Though many are just now finding him through Eurovision, Sam has been gaining a dedicated online following for years thanks to his unique musical creations and unusual performances. He started his YouTube channel back in 2013, originally showcasing his band, ZIBRA, which he formed with three friends. The band disbanded in 2016, and Sam continued creating content as ‘Look Mum No Computer’.

After his band split up, Sam kept exploring music, gradually taking more and more unconventional paths. He gained a real following when he started building his own electronic instruments from recycled materials, old toys, and broken gadgets. He’s now famous for making working synthesizers out of surprising objects, like vintage Game Boy consoles and even Furby toys. This unique style quickly became his signature.

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He noticed people were responding to his work, which encouraged him to explore a new direction. This new path allowed him to focus on his passion for collecting and building electronic music equipment. Eventually, his unique approach made him a prominent figure in online music communities.

Before his first performance, Sam told the BBC that the idea for his song, Eins, Zwein, Drei, actually came from a very ordinary moment – rearranging his furniture to fit a synthesizer. Despite being well-known online, he said he was surprised and didn’t really expect the BBC to choose him for Eurovision.

About a year ago, my manager and I jokingly suggested to the BBC that we try to enter Eurovision, not really expecting it to happen. To our surprise, they encouraged us to write a song. Then, in January, I learned we’d been accepted – I was completely shocked!

Sam shared that the BBC thoroughly prepared him for the intense pressure and public attention of representing the UK at Eurovision – something past contestants have often found challenging. He explained they even did a ‘stress test’ to see how he’d handle it, adding it was simply about ensuring he didn’t get overly nervous.

The musician, originally from Lincolnshire, says the experience feels unreal. “It’s crazy to be a part of this amazing adventure,” he explained. “I’ve always been a huge Eurovision fan and love how much happiness it brings to people every year.”

Sam’s life has changed a lot recently, away from all the attention. He just had a baby, Max, and shared the happy news with his fans shortly before performing at Eurovision. Now, he’s juggling being a new dad with the excitement of the competition, and his path to the final feels different than previous UK entries. The big question is: how well will he do?

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2026-05-15 22:19