The 70th annual Eurovision Song Contest is finally upon us, with the first of the semi-finals kicking off tonight in host country Austria.
It has been 29 years since the United Kingdom last won the song contest, and with a close call in 2022, could the odds be in our favour to go all the way?
This year, the United Kingdom is being represented by Look Mum No Computer (aka Sam Battle), whose song is a fusion of synths and electronic-bass, and it’ll all hinge on Saturday night’s grand final to see if we could claim the trophy.
As fans wait to find out how Sam will fare and if he could win the competition, read on for everything you need to know about Look Mum No Computer, the UK’s Eurovision entry for 2026.
Who is UK Eurovision 2026 entry Look Mum No Computer?
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Sam Battle, better known by his stage name Look Mum No Computer, is a multi-talented solo artist, experimental singer/songwriter and inventor to just name a few of his accolades.
A self-proclaimed Eurovision fan based in Kent, Sam first burst onto the music scene in 2014 as the frontman of indie rock band, ZIBRA. Since then, he has launched a solo career and has played to packed venues across the UK and Europe and ahead of Eurovision, returned from a nationwide tour across Germany.
In 2016, he launched his own YouTube channel and has amassed a combined 1.4 million subscribers and followers across his various social accounts. It’s his particular skill in creating musical inventions that he earned viral acclaim, notably for organs made from Furbies and Game Boys, synthesizer bicycles, flame throwing keyboards and a Star Wars droid orchestra.
How old is Sam Battle?
Sam Battle is 37 years old.
What nationality is Sam Battle?
Sam Battle is English. He was born in the Lincolnshire market town Grantham.
When is Look Mum No Computer performing at Eurovision 2026?
Look Mum No Computer will take to the Eurovision stage during the second semi-final on Thursday 14 May.
He is 13th to perform in the running order, just after Ukraine’s LELÉKA and before Albania’s Alis. As the UK is part of the Big Five, Sam has an automatic pass through to the grand final.
What has Look Mum No Computer said about representing the UK at Eurovision 2026?
When he was first confirmed to be this year’s UK act, Sam said: “I find it completely bonkers to be jumping on this wonderful and wild journey. I have always been a massive Eurovision fan, and I love the magical joy it brings to millions of people every year, so getting to join that legacy and fly the flag for the UK is an absolute honour that I am taking very seriously.
“I’ve been working a long-time creating, writing, and producing my own visions from scratch, and documenting my process. I will be bringing every ounce of my creativity to my performances, and I can’t wait for everyone to hear and see what we’ve created. I hope Eurovision is ready to get synthesized!”
What is the UK’s Eurovision 2026 song called?
Look Mum No Computer will represent the UK with his song Eins, Zwei, Drei. The song was co-written and produced with Lasse Midtsian Nymann (NYLAN), Julie ‘Kill J’ Aagaard and Thomas Stengaard.
The song is about “escaping the soul-crushing boredom of the nine to five, into a world of dreams and endless possibilities”, featuring undertones of Britpop and ’80s synthwave.
The chorus is partially sung in German, making it the first UK entry for a Eurovision song not to be exclusively sung in English in 68 years.
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“I am absolutely buzzing that the world can finally hear what we have created. Eins, Zwei, Drei was born during a session with the other writers and producers on my synthesizer ‘Kosmo’, and I couldn’t be prouder of it,” said Look Mum No Computer.
“I want people to be able to dance, shout, singalong, and just embrace the absurd jubilation that I hope it sparks when you listen to it. We’re working hard on pulling together all the elements to make it one of the wildest performances to ever grace the Eurovision stage, which is no small feat! See you in Vienna!”
Where did the UK come in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025?
The UK finished in 19th place at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, with Austria’s JJ winning the competition.
Remember Monday received a total of 88 points, thanks to an impressive showing from the jury votes and placing 10th after the jury round.
Unfortunately, the trio received nul points from the public with their track What The Hell Just Happened?.
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The Eurovision Song Contest has faced significant criticism over its decision to allow Israel to take part in the event due to the ongoing war in Gaza.
This year, a number of countries will boycott the contest following the European Broadcasting Union’s decision not to expel Israel from the competition.
At the EBU general assembly in December 2025, a vote was held to introduce new rules that would stop governments and third parties from disproportionately promoting songs to influence voters. No vote was held on Israel’s participation.
The EBU said in a statement: “A large majority of members agreed that there was no need for a further vote on participation and that the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 should proceed as planned, with the additional safeguards in place.”
Following this, Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Iceland confirmed they would not participate in this year’s Eurovision.
Irish broadcaster RTÉ said: “RTÉ feels that Ireland’s participation remains unconscionable given the appalling loss of lives in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis there, which continues to put the lives of so many civilians at risk.”
The BBC, which broadcasts the competition in the UK, has said it supports the decision made by the EBU. “This is about enforcing the rules of the EBU and being inclusive,” it said in a statement.
The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 final will take place on Saturday 16 May 2026.
You can also check out the full list of Eurovision winners and how many times the UK has won Eurovision.
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