Mike Batt

Mike Batt
Mike Batt in 2024
Background information
Birth nameMichael Philip Batt
Born (1949-02-06) 6 February 1949
Southampton, England
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • musician
  • record producer
  • arranger
  • director
  • conductor
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • piano
  • guitar
  • keyboards
Years active1969–present
Labels
Websitemikebatt.com

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

Batt created the novelty pop band The Wombles, after recording the theme song for the animated BBC series of the same name. He also composed the song "Bright Eyes" for the 1978 animated film Watership Down. Batt promoted the early career of singer Katie Melua after signing her to his label, Dramatico. He wrote, arranged and produced her debut album Call Off the Search and her following two albums.

Batt has conducted the London Symphony, Royal Philharmonic, London Philharmonic, Sydney Symphony and Stuttgart Philharmonic.