The UK's 2026 Eurovision act has been announced

With just months to go until the 70th edition of The Eurovision Song Contest, the UK's act has finally been announced, ramping up huge excitement ahead of the big night!

The UK’s representative was chosen following an extensive search led by UK Eurovision Project Director and Music Industry figure, David May, alongside Andrew Cartmell, Executive Producer, BBC Studios North and Head of Delegation for the UK.

Who is representing the UK at Eurovision?

It was announced on Tuesday 17th February that solo artist LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER will be representing the United Kingdom at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest.

Who is LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER?

Real name Sam James Bartle, LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER is a singer/songwriter from Kent, who is also a live electronics performer and composer, and an inventor of unique musical machines.

LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER says: “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!”

LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER also has a huge following on social media, with over 85 million views and 1.4 million subscribers to his YouTube page, which launched in 2026 and has racked up a loyal fan following.

As well as showing his passion of skilfully creating his musical inventions, he has earned viral success building and playing unusual and eccentric electronic instruments; notably, organs made from Furbies and Game Boys, synthesizer bicycles, flame-throwing keyboards, and a Star Wars droid orchestra.

What is the song?

LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER's track for the Eurovision 2026 Contest will be revealed in the coming weeks.

Kalpna Patel-Knight, Head of Entertainment at the BBC says: “We are absolutely thrilled to have LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER representing the UK at Eurovision in Vienna in 2026. His bold vision, unique sound and electric performance style make him a truly unforgettable artist. LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER embodies everything the UK wants to celebrate on the Eurovision stage – creativity, ambition, and a distinctly British wit. I am sure he will make us all proud on the international stage in May.”

Suzy Lamb, Managing Director, BBC Studios Entertainment says: “We are incredibly excited that LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER will represent the UK at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. He is a genuinely original artist whose creativity and enormous love for Eurovision perfectly capture the spirit of the competition. Our team at BBC Studios worked to find something very different musically and LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER really stood out. From his innovative approach to music-making to the strong connection he has built with audiences online, he brings a unique energy to his performances that we can’t wait for Eurovision fans around the world to experience in May.”

When is Eurovision?

The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Vienna, Austria over a week in May.

The Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 will take place in Wiener Stadthalle, Vienna, on Saturday 16th May with the Semi-Finals taking place on Tuesday 12th and Thursday 14th May.

As ever, the UK automatically get a place in the Grand Final.

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