The competition, which is being run as part of the Headley Autumn Fete, is open to all young people aged between six-16 years and is split into two age groups – six to 11-year-olds and 12 to 16-year-olds.

Two Headley Factor competition heats have been held so far, with the winners from each heat going forward to compete in the final on Saturday September 13 at the Headley Village Fete. The last competition heat is taking place this Saturday at Headley Village Hall, from 10.30am onwards.

The second heat at the Holme School last Wednesday saw 18 children competing for a coveted finalist medal.

Vocal trio MEC, consisting of Madeleine Goacher, Ellena Barbey and Chloe Beswick, won through singing Without Love from the musical Hairspray.

"Our Headley Factor heat at The Holme School is always met with enthusiasm," said competition organiser, Caroline Hunt. "This year the judges were particularly pleased to see more boys taking part and we hope to see this trend continue in the future. However, the all-girl trio MEC pulled out the best performance on the day, and have now won themselves a place in the final."

The two overall competition winners will receive a trophy, as well as the prize of recording their winning song in a professional recording studio.

In addition to the two main Headley Factor prizes, the judges will also be awarding a performance trophy to the finalist who gives the best overall performance in the competition.

The winner of this trophy will also have the opportunity to record their song in a local recording studio.

If you feel that you have the Headley Factor, this Saturday's heat at Headley Village Hall is the last chance to flex your vocal chords in the competition.

For rules and an application form you can contact Caroline Hunt on 01428 717067, or log on to www.headley-village.com/fete.