BBC confirms UK’s Eurovision 2026 act and they’re a “genuinely original artist”

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The UK will be represented by solo artist Look Mum No Computer at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.

Sam Battle, a musician and live electronics performer from Kent, is a big fan of Eurovision. He first became well-known in 2014 as the lead singer of the indie rock band ZIBRA. He’s also a composer and is known online as a British YouTuber.

He first gained recognition performing with a band at Glastonbury in 2015, as part of the BBC Introducing stage. Since then, he’s become a solo artist and has been touring extensively throughout the UK and Europe, including a recent tour across Germany.

I’m thrilled to be a part of this incredible experience,” Battle said. “I’ve always been a huge Eurovision fan and love how much joy it brings to people, so it’s a real honor to represent the UK and I’m taking the opportunity very seriously.

I’ve spent a long time independently developing my ideas, writing music, and handling all aspects of production, carefully documenting everything along the way. I’m bringing all my energy and creativity to my Eurovision performance, and I’m excited for everyone to experience what we’ve made. Let’s just say Eurovision isn’t quite ready for this level of electronic sound!

Look Mum No Computer is a well-known online creator. Since starting his YouTube channel in 2016, he’s gained a large following, with his videos receiving over 85 million views and his social media accounts attracting 1.4 million subscribers and followers.

I was so excited to learn how they picked our UK Eurovision contestant! It wasn’t just a random decision – David May, a real expert in the music industry and the project director for the UK, led a thorough search. He worked with Andrew Cartmell, who’s a top executive at BBC Studios and also heads up the UK’s delegation, to find the perfect person to represent us.

As a huge music fan, I was so excited to hear that Look Mum No Computer will be representing the UK at Eurovision in Vienna in 2026! Honestly, the BBC made a fantastic choice. He’s such a unique artist – his sound is completely different, his performances are electric, and he just has a really bold vision. I think he’s going to be unforgettable.

Look Mum No Computer perfectly captures the creativity, ambition, and uniquely British humor that the UK loves to showcase at Eurovision. He’s sure to represent us well on the international stage in May.

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Suzy Lamb, from BBC Studios Entertainment, shared her excitement about Look Mum No Computer representing the UK at Eurovision this year. She described him as a truly unique artist whose passion for and inventive approach to Eurovision embodies everything the contest stands for.

The team at BBC Studios was looking for a truly original musical act, and Look Mum No Computer really impressed us. He creates music in a completely new way and has built a dedicated online following. We’re excited for Eurovision fans worldwide to experience his unique and energetic performances in May.

Following JJ’s win at the 2023 competition in Basel, Switzerland, the 70th Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Vienna, Austria this May.

Several countries are choosing not to participate in the contest this year due to the decision to include Israel.

As a Eurovision fan, I’ve been following the controversy surrounding Israel’s participation next year very closely. There was a lot of pressure on the European Broadcasting Union to ban them, given the ongoing conflict in Gaza, but the EBU ultimately decided against it. It’s led to a bit of a fallout, with several countries – Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, Slovenia, and Iceland so far – announcing they won’t be competing in 2026. The BBC, for its part, has backed the other broadcasters’ decisions, saying it’s about upholding the EBU’s rules and ensuring inclusivity. It’s a really tough situation, and it’s clear this year’s contest is going to be very different.

Eurovision 2026‘s grand final takes place on Saturday 16 May with coverage across the BBC.

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Katelyn MensahSenior Entertainment Writer

Katelyn Mensah writes about entertainment for TopMob, covering everything from popular TV shows and reality TV to important documentaries. Before joining TopMob, she worked at The Tab, where she focused on reality television and celebrity news. She has a degree in Journalism.

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2026-02-17 13:35