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Sam Battle, aka Look Mum No Computer, Reflects on Eurovision 2026 and Prepares for Ramsgate Festival of Sound
Sam Battle, the English electronic musician better known as Look Mum No Computer, has turned his brief stint as the United Kingdom’s entry at the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest into a point of pride. The 37‑year‑old, who performed the electronic pop track “Eins, Zwei, Drei” in Vienna, finished last in the final with a single point. In an interview with BBC Kent, Battle described the result as a “badge of honour” and said the experience was a blur that left him surprised by the speed of the event.
Battle grew up in Yaxley, near Peterborough, and has lived in Ramsgate, Kent, for the past eight years. He is best known on YouTube for videos that combine music production with the construction of quirky instruments. The channel, which has more than 700 k subscribers, showcases devices such as a Furby organ, a 1960s telephone exchange, and a synthesiser built into a Raleigh Chopper bicycle. His work has earned him a reputation as a maker who turns obsolete technology into playful sound machines.
In addition to his online presence, Battle runs “This Museum Is (Not) Obsolete,” a local museum in Ramsgate that displays his collection of repurposed electronics. The museum grew from years of hunting bargains at car boot sales and online marketplaces. “You find bargains, you buy the bargains, you end up with loads of bargains and you’re a hoarder,” he said. “And then you somehow find yourself in a situation where you can set up a museum and a hoarder is justified as a professional curator.”
The Eurovision performance was a high‑profile moment for the artist. “It just happened so quick,” Battle said. “I didn’t even realise. I was just like, ‘oh, I’m jumping on tables, don’t fall off the table, Sam, sing’.” He added that the show was a whirlwind and that he had not anticipated the pace of the competition. Despite the low score, he noted that many people had enjoyed the act. “I walk around and even a couple of days ago I was walking up to work and a couple of school kids were like, ‘you were awesome’,” he said. “It’s nice to know that I’ve made people smile.”
Battle’s next public engagement is the Ramsgate Festival of Sound, which runs from 10 to 13 September at the Granville Theatre. He will perform “Eins, Zwei, Drei” as part of his set and will also showcase other experimental pieces. The festival, the ninth edition of the event, is a community‑focused celebration of sound that includes live music, sonic installations, and family‑friendly programming. The Granville Theatre, a 600‑seat venue on Victoria Parade, has been a staple of Ramsgate’s cultural scene since the 19th century.
Looking ahead, Battle is already planning new projects. He described a “fire organ tractor trailer,” an organ that shoots flames mounted on a lawnmower, as one of his upcoming ideas. “What am I doing after the festival?” he asked. “I’m going to wake up in the morning and make a plan.” The artist’s future work is expected to continue blending music, engineering, and humor, a combination that has defined his career.
The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, held at the Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, was the 70th edition of the event. The United Kingdom’s entry, “Eins, Zwei, Drei,” was performed by Battle under his stage name Look Mum No Computer. The contest attracted 131 million viewers across 35 European markets, a decline from the previous year. The winner was Bulgaria’s “Bangaranga,” performed by Dara. The UK’s last‑place finish with one point marked a low point for the country’s Eurovision history, but for Battle it remains a milestone that he embraces as part of his artistic journey.
As the festival season approaches, Battle will bring his unique blend of electronic music and inventive instrumentation to Ramsgate audiences. Fans of his YouTube channel and visitors to his museum can expect a performance that reflects his signature style and a glimpse of the experimental projects he plans to develop in the coming months.
Battle grew up in Yaxley, near Peterborough, and has lived in Ramsgate, Kent, for the past eight years. He is best known on YouTube for videos that combine music production with the construction of quirky instruments. The channel, which has more than 700 k subscribers, showcases devices such as a Furby organ, a 1960s telephone exchange, and a synthesiser built into a Raleigh Chopper bicycle. His work has earned him a reputation as a maker who turns obsolete technology into playful sound machines.
In addition to his online presence, Battle runs “This Museum Is (Not) Obsolete,” a local museum in Ramsgate that displays his collection of repurposed electronics. The museum grew from years of hunting bargains at car boot sales and online marketplaces. “You find bargains, you buy the bargains, you end up with loads of bargains and you’re a hoarder,” he said. “And then you somehow find yourself in a situation where you can set up a museum and a hoarder is justified as a professional curator.”
The Eurovision performance was a high‑profile moment for the artist. “It just happened so quick,” Battle said. “I didn’t even realise. I was just like, ‘oh, I’m jumping on tables, don’t fall off the table, Sam, sing’.” He added that the show was a whirlwind and that he had not anticipated the pace of the competition. Despite the low score, he noted that many people had enjoyed the act. “I walk around and even a couple of days ago I was walking up to work and a couple of school kids were like, ‘you were awesome’,” he said. “It’s nice to know that I’ve made people smile.”
Battle’s next public engagement is the Ramsgate Festival of Sound, which runs from 10 to 13 September at the Granville Theatre. He will perform “Eins, Zwei, Drei” as part of his set and will also showcase other experimental pieces. The festival, the ninth edition of the event, is a community‑focused celebration of sound that includes live music, sonic installations, and family‑friendly programming. The Granville Theatre, a 600‑seat venue on Victoria Parade, has been a staple of Ramsgate’s cultural scene since the 19th century.
Looking ahead, Battle is already planning new projects. He described a “fire organ tractor trailer,” an organ that shoots flames mounted on a lawnmower, as one of his upcoming ideas. “What am I doing after the festival?” he asked. “I’m going to wake up in the morning and make a plan.” The artist’s future work is expected to continue blending music, engineering, and humor, a combination that has defined his career.
The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, held at the Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, was the 70th edition of the event. The United Kingdom’s entry, “Eins, Zwei, Drei,” was performed by Battle under his stage name Look Mum No Computer. The contest attracted 131 million viewers across 35 European markets, a decline from the previous year. The winner was Bulgaria’s “Bangaranga,” performed by Dara. The UK’s last‑place finish with one point marked a low point for the country’s Eurovision history, but for Battle it remains a milestone that he embraces as part of his artistic journey.
As the festival season approaches, Battle will bring his unique blend of electronic music and inventive instrumentation to Ramsgate audiences. Fans of his YouTube channel and visitors to his museum can expect a performance that reflects his signature style and a glimpse of the experimental projects he plans to develop in the coming months.
