Mike Batt

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Mike Batt LVO
Batt at Glastonbury in 2011.
Background information
Birth name	Michael Philip Batt
Born	(1949-02-06) 6 February 1949 (age 75) Southampton, England
Genres	Pop rock pop classical
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter musician record producer arranger director conductor
Instrument(s)	Vocals piano guitar keyboards
Years active	1969–present
Labels	Epic Sony Dramatico
Website	www.mikebatt.com

Michael Philip Batt, LVO (born 6 February 1949) is an English singer-songwriter, musician, arranger, record producer, director, and conductor. He was formerly the Deputy Chairman of the British Phonographic Industry.

Having attained significant international recognition as a solo artist, his notable contributions in the UK include creating The Wombles pop act, writing many hits including the chart-topping "Bright Eyes", and introducing Katie Melua to the music scene.

He has conducted many orchestras, including the London Symphony, Royal Philharmonic, London Philharmonic, Sydney Symphony and Stuttgart Philharmonic in both classical and pop recordings and performances.