The countdown to Eurovision is officially on as the UK prepares to hear the song that will be in the running for the 2026 contest.
Last month it was announced that experimental musician Look Mum No Computer would be competing for the UK at the upcoming event, which will be held in Vienna, Austria from May 12 to 16.
The multi-talented solo artist, experimental singer/songwriter, live electronics performer and composer began his career in 2014 as Sam Battle, the frontman of the indie rock band ZIBRA, before launching his YouTube channel two years later – where he’s now amassed over 85 million views and 1.4million combined followers over his various social accounts.
At the time his selection was announced, the musician said it was ‘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,’ he added.
Today it was announced that the title of the song he’d be performing was titled Eins, Zwei, Drei, which will first be played on The Scott Mills Breakfast Show on Friday morning.
Before then, here’s everything you need to know about Look Mum No Computer.
When is Eurovision 2026 and who is hosting?
The 70th Eurovision Song Contest 2026 will be held in Vienna, Austria, at the Wiener Stadthalle, following JJ’s win with their song Wasted Love in Basel, Switzerland, last year.
The semi-finals will be held on Tuesday, 12 May, and Thursday, 14 May, with the Grand Final on Saturday, 16 May 2026.
However, the event has already come under the spotlight after five countries – Spain, Ireland, Iceland, the Netherlands and Slovenia – dropped out after the EBU ruled to allow Israel to continue to compete.
Of the 35 countries confirmed to be competing, 24 have already announced their acts.
Who is Look Mum No Computer and how did he become famous?
Look Mum No Computer is best known for making unusual and eccentric musical devices made from vintage technology; notably such devices as a Furby organ, a synthesizer fused with a classic Raleigh Chopper bicycle, and a Game Boy Triple Oscillator synthesizer.
From an early age, Battle has said he spent lots of time indoors experimenting with building projects, such as rockets and robots inspired by the television show Robot Wars.
The now 35-year-old would also dismantle toys and household appliances to explore their inner workings.
In 2013 he launched his YouTube channel, later sharing his first music gear related video three years later.
He released his first single – titled Groundhog Day – in 2019. He’s since released 15 albums and EPs and has also co-produced several compositions for screening, such as Satellite Moment, with Charlie Fink, for the film adaptation of A Street Cat Named Bob, as well as Glitter and Gold, with Barns Courtney, for the Netflix series Safe.
Battle also runs This Museum Is Not Obsolete, a museum in Ramsgate, Kent which showcases vintage analogue devices repurposed for humorous uses. He’s also achieved a Guinness World Record for building the world’s largest drone synthesizer.
When being announced as the UK’s Eurovision act, he also shared: ‘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 song is the UK’s entry performing at Eurovision 2026?
Today it was revealed the title of Look Mum No Computer’s Eurovision song was titled Eins, Zwei, Drei, which will be played on The Scott Mills Breakfast Show on Friday.
Ahead of the reveal, the radio host teased: ‘From just one listen, I want you to imagine a bit of Basshunter’s Now You’re Gone and then put a bit of Parklife [by] Blur in there, and maybe you would add in a bit of West End Girls [by] Pet Shop Boys, maybe the synths of The Human League. Sprinkle a bit of Verka Serduchka in there. Maybe just a tiny bit of Sex Pistols. Stick all that in a blender and create a big anthem to take on Eurovision, one that I can imagine they will be singing in that arena.’
He also shared: ‘The UK often gets criticised at Eurovision, or it has in some years. We’re always really safe, we always keep it really middle of the road. So, we are going to try something different this year. Why not? Let’s try something different, and it is different.’
What are fans saying about the UK’s Eurovision 2026 entry?
Although the UK has famously struggled at Eurovision in recent years, fans celebrated the selection of Look Mum No Computer.
Calling the choice a ‘curveball’, many have said the act could turn the UK’s fortunes around.
‘Eurovision just got interesting,’ Jimmy commented on Instagram.
‘This is both bonkers and incredible at the same time,’ Nostalgia Nerd shared.
‘Bring it home,’ Jamie declared.
‘I’ve been following Sam for YEARS…this is amaaaazing,’ Jake added.
After the high of Sam Ryder’s second place back in 2022, Mae Muller came second to last in Liverpool the following year, Olly Alexander finished 18th in 2024, and Remember Monday landed in 19th place last year.
Who is currently the frontrunner to win Eurovision 2026?
The current Eurovision odds place the UK in 12th position, with Finland, Denmark and Greece topping the tables for the moment.
Other favourites from the acts and songs already announced then include Australia, Israel and Sweden.
Several well-known artists are also competing for their home countries, including former Neighbours star and The Voice coach Delta Goodrem, who will be representing Australia with her song Eclipse.
Meanwhile Love Island star Antigoni Buxton will also compete for Cyprus with the song Jalla.
Got a story?
If you’ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the easynewcastleescorts.co.uk.co.ukentertainment team by emailing us celebtips@easynewcastleescorts.co.uk.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting ourSubmit Stuff page – we’d love to hear from you.
Comment now Comments Add easynewcastleescorts.co.ukas a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
Want to get bespoke updates on the TV shows you love? Sign up to easynewcastleescorts.co.uk’s TV newsletters and tell us which ones you can’t get enough of
