BBC Cardiff Pop Singer of the World

BBC Cardiff Pop Singer of the World is a musical talent show for pop and rock singers held every year from early September to late October, serving as the pop-music version of the opera singing competition BBC Cardiff Singer of the World.

Differences

 * BBC Cardiff Pop Singer of the World is an annual contest instead of biennial.
 * The contestants use handheld microphones during their performances, given the fact this is a format devoted to pop music, but are still accompanied by a full orchestra.
 * The United Kingdom in its entirety competes rather than being separated in four regions.
 * The jury panel decides 50% of the result for contestants receiving the Audience Prize and Song Prize, while the other 50% of the results are decided by the viewing public.