A YOUNG Helensburgh musician who caught the eye of a fundraiser is set to take to the stage to open a charity gig in Clydebank.

Louis Page, 13, was supporting a band in Clydebank when he was spotted by gig organiser Mark Barrows and asked if he'd be interested in opening the show.

Mark, a veteran fundraiser, has been making an effort to help various cancer charities for a number of years through a range of events, and the proceeds of this show will go to Teenage Cancer Trust.

This year Mark decided to combine his love for live music and fundraising by putting on a gig to showcase what Clydebank and the people of West Dunbartonshire do so well.

Mark decided on the initial line up of Scottish rock giants Big Country to headline with support from Altered Sky and Fluorescent Hearts front man Chris Ashton.

But after seeing Louis perform Mark was impressed and asked him to come on board and open the show.

Louis found his love of music at the age of five when he started playing with a small toy keyboard that his granny bought him for Christmas.

The toy keyboard was soon swapped for an old piano purchased from a neighbour who was moving house. Louis started to learn to play and took lessons. He learned more about music at school and joined the school jazz band and started taking part in folk nights.

Louis attends Skapade Studios in Dumbarton who are working with local teenagers and teaching Louis about music production and how to DJ..

Louis, who's parents and family are all from Clydebank was delighted to be asked to open the show after Mark saw him perform.

Linda Page, Louis' mum told the Advertiser: "Louis played support for a band in Clydebank last Saturday. It was there that he was approached by Mark Barrows who is organising the Big Country Fundraiser for Teenage cancer trust.

"Mark thought Louis would be great to open the show. He was over the moon to be asked but it didn’t really sink in until the day after.

"Both Kevin and I are so proud of Louis for the commitment and passion he has for music.

"He has just started to write his own songs, and is inspired by John Lennon and especially David Bowie, because he is not afraid to be different. He likes Calvin Harris and really admires Jack Garrett."

Louis is set to take to the stage in Clydebank Town Hall on Friday, March 31. Tickets to the event cost £25 and doors will open at 7pm.

Given how well tickets have sold around the world so far, Mark is hopeful that once ticket sales are complete he will be able to provide atleast £2,000 in funding for the charity.

An after show party will also be held upstairs in John Browns with wristband entry.

To purchase a ticket visit.tct.bigcartel.com or pick one up in person from Red Eye Studios on Hume Street, in Clydebank.

Tickets are also available from John Browns, Chalmers Street.

For more updates on the event follow @tct_events on Twitter.

There are two tickets for the event up for grabs with the Advertiser. Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult and the usual rules apply.