Look Mum No Computer to represent the United Kingdom at Eurovision 2026
Experimental electronic artist and inventor Look Mum No Computer has been selected to represent the United Kingdom at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria in May 2026. The announcement, revealed on a national radio breakfast show and its online audio service, sets the stage for a distinctly synth-forward entry from a performer known for theatrical machines and inventive live shows.
From indie frontman to synthesizer showman
Look Mum No Computer first emerged on the scene in 2014 under his given name, performing as the frontman of an indie rock band that played festival circuits. Since then, he has built a solo career devoted to electronic music, live electronics performance and the construction of unusual instruments. Based in Kent, he has toured extensively across the UK and mainland Europe, released multiple singles, albums and EPs, and cultivated a devoted following for his hands-on approach to music-making.
He has become a prominent content creator in addition to a live performer, documenting the design and playability of his inventions. His work includes organs made from toy electronics, Game Boys adapted into synths, a synthesizer-equipped bicycle, flame-throwing keyboards and orchestral arrangements of droid-like machines. Those projects have led to a TEDx appearance, a Guinness World Record for constructing the world’s largest drone synthesizer, a curated museum of creations and even the release of a bespoke video game tied to his musical world.
Bold promise and what to expect in Vienna
On learning of his selection, Look Mum No Computer 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!”
The song that will serve as the UK entry has not yet been released, though organisers say it will receive its first radio play and an exclusive interview on the same national breakfast platform in the coming weeks. A radio presenter who previewed the track offered a vivid description, suggesting listeners imagine anthemic Eurodance energy mixed with Britpop and classic synth-pop textures — a layered, theatrical pop song designed to fill an arena.
The selection followed an extensive search led by the UK’s Eurovision project director and a delegation that included an executive producer and head of delegation. Those decision-makers highlighted the artist’s unconventional credentials and stagecraft as decisive factors: they sought a performer who could combine originality, spectacle and musical ambition on one of the competition’s biggest stages.
For Eurovision audiences, Look Mum No Computer represents a departure from safe, middle‑of‑the‑road entries and a clear bid to stand out. His background as both a maker and a musician suggests a performance that will rely as much on visual invention as on studio polish, bringing bespoke instruments and synth theatrics to a global live TV audience in May 2026 (ET).
With the official song and staging still under wraps, expectations will now build around whether this experimental, DIY-minded artist can turn internet virality and technical know-how into broad competition appeal. The coming weeks — culminating in the song’s premiere on the national breakfast show and its online audio service — will be watched closely by fans and commentators eager to see how Britain’s unconventional choice fares in Vienna.
