The Eurovision Song Contest is heading towards its 70th edition, which will take place in Vienna (Austria) on May 12, 14, and 16 at the Wiener Stadthalle.

Little by little, the participating countries are immersed in preparations to refine the details of their entries with which they will compete to win the coveted glass microphone.

The Eurovision season has brought a wide variety of entries, and among them stands out the United Kingdom, which has chosen to break the mold with an unconventional entry. The BBC has opted for an internal selection that has not left anyone indifferent: the project LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER is responsible for representing the country in Vienna.

How has their journey been to become such a singular figure in electronic music? What lies behind their creative universe? What can such a different proposal bring to Eurovision compared to the usual entries?

On this occasion, we review the musical career of LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER, the context of their candidacy, and their song. The United Kingdom representative at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 aims for a new victory with “Eins, Zwei, Drei”, in what will be the 69th British participation in the European contest.

This is LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER, an childhood marked by curiosity and experimentation

LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER, stage name of Sam James Bartle, is one of the most distinctive figures in the contemporary British electronic scene. Born in England in the late 1980s, he showed from a very young age an almost obsessive curiosity for technology, mechanics and electronics, developing a mindset based on dismantling, experimenting and rebuilding. This self-taught and hands-on approach eventually became the foundation of his artistic identity.

Before starting his solo career, he was part of the band ZIBRA, with which he performed on major stages such as the Glastonbury Festival in 2015. However, he soon felt the need to explore a more personal path, one in which he could freely merge his passion for music and technology.

His solo project was born from a clear premise: to create music using instruments designed and built by himself. Through online videos, he began showcasing his creations, from modified toys to complex electronic devices turned into instruments. His approach, rooted in the DIY (do-it-yourself) movement, quickly captured public attention, establishing him as a reference figure in experimental electronic music.

One of his main trademarks is his ability to transform everyday objects into musical tools. He has developed synthesizers from consoles, bicycles turned into sound machines and massive modular systems for live performance. He has also restored traditional instruments, such as church organs, adapting them to the electronic field, demonstrating a creativity that goes beyond convention.

Since 2019 he has released numerous works, including These Songs Are Obsolete, the Look Mum No Bootleg releases, and projects such as Double Barrelled Decadence and Hungry Vultures, where he combines experimentation, melody and technology. In addition, he has collaborated on audiovisual projects, film music and video games.



This is “Eins, Zwei, Drei”, the proposal by LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER to represent the United Kingdom at Eurovision 2026

LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER represents the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with “Eins, Zwei, Drei (One, Two, Three)”. The song has been composed by Sam James Bartle himself together with Julie Aagaard, Lasse Midtsian Nymann, and Thomas Stengaard.

“Eins, Zwei, Drei” is a track entirely in English with a German title. The entry describes the weariness of a routine life, especially the “9 to 5” work life, where the person feels they are merely surviving without motivation or purpose.

The song reinforces this feeling of being trapped in a monotonous routine that drains energy and personal identity. From this, arises the desire to escape this routine and find something that restores excitement to life, with a constant search for novelty and freedom.

Lyrics

English

So sick of doing the whole 9 – 5
I pay my dues, I’m just stayin alive
And I’m so bored of it, bored of it
Oh what’s the point of it, point of it?

A paracetamol to quench the pain
The office cubicle has trapped me again
Am I a mouse in a cage am I?
d d d demotivational

Ah – if only there was a language
That I could count in
That would make me feel better
Oh yah!

Eins, zwei, drei darling I need something salty
Eins, zwei, drei with a slice of pepperoni
I’ll pay you can owe me
That’ll be a pony
Eins, zwei, drei
I’m coming back to life

Eins, zwei, drei got me feeling okey dokey
Eins, zwei, drei goodbye drudgery hello me
So light you can throw me
Kill at Karaoke
Eins, zwei, drei
I’m coming back to life

Counting in English doesn’t cut the mustard
So sick of munchin roly poly with custard
I’m so bored with it, bored with it
Oh what’s the point of it, point of it ?

I’ve always been a fan of aviation
I’m jumping on a plane to another nation
All my pounds they feel counterfeit
I need some euros to counter it

Eins, zwei, drei darling I need something salty
Eins, zwei, drei with a slice of pepperoni
I’ll pay, you can owe me
That’ll be a pony
Eins, zwei, drei
I’m coming back to life

Eins, zwei, drei got me feeling okey dokey
Eins, zwei, drei goodbye drudgery hello me
So light you can throw me
Kill at Karaoke
Eins, zwei, drei
I’m coming back to life

Eins
Zwei
Drei

Eins Zwei Eins Zwei Drei

Eins, zwei, drei darling I need something salty
Eins, zwei, drei with a slice of pepperoni
I’ll pay you can owe me
That’ll be a pony
Eins, zwei, drei
I’m coming back to life

Eins Zwei Drei
Eins Zwei Drei
Eins Zwei Drei
Got Me Feeling okey dokey
Eins Zwei Drei
I’m coming back to life

United Kingdom at Eurovision: A Quick History

The United Kingdom debuted in Eurovision in 1957 and has only missed 1958. It has five victories and is the country with the most second places, with a total of 16. It has hosted the contest on nine occasions. Throughout its history it has featured highly prominent artists such as Cliff Richard and Bonnie Tyler, combining established figures and new proposals.

In 2022 it achieved one of its best recent results with Sam Ryder, finishing second with 466 points. In 2023 it hosted the festival in Liverpool. In 2025, Remember Monday finished in 19th place with 88 points, with a country-pop styled proposal that was well executed vocally but did not receive televoting support, which awarded them zero points.