The most popular songs from each of six regions progressed to regional heats; the six winners of the regional heats competed in a grand final, where they each performed in front of the judging panel.
The most popular songs from each of seven regions progressed to regional heats in Newcastle, Birmingham, Ipswich, Kingston upon Thames, Leeds, Bristol and Plymouth. The winners of the regional heats then competed in a grand final, where they each performed in front of the judging panel.