A Fife musician will headline a tour after being chosen to take part in an esteemed Scottish youth music project.

James Low will perform at PJ Molloys in Dunfermline on Wednesday, December 11, after being selected from hundreds of applications for the Scottish Music Centre's Hit the Road initiative.

Now in its 11th year, the scheme aims to support the next generation of talent by giving them a platform to showcase and hone their live performance skills.

The project, which is open to artists aged 14 to 19, stages an average of three national tours a year for a select few musicians.

The December tour, the first of the 2024-2025 season, will see three musicians each headline a show in their hometown and support the other acts at their local venue.

Dunfermline audiences will get the chance to see hometown 'busking sensation' James alongside singer-songwriter Daisy Mack and indie-folk-soul soloist Corin.

James moved to Edinburgh last year and has been making waves in the music scene with his songwriting and 'passionate' voice.

Daisy Mack has been playing music for as long as she can remember and is already making a name for herself, having won a lyric writing competition for the reopening of the Aberdeen Music Hall, released 15 songs, and performed at the Aberdeen Arts Centre. 

Corin, with her soul-infused indie-folk sound, draws inspiration from the small details and big feelings in life to create relatable songs.

Since its inception in 2013, Hit the Road has supported over 300 musicians across 120 live performances and hundreds of industry sessions.

Michael Cassidy, Hit the Road project manager, said: "Hit the Road makes a vital contribution to the ongoing vibrancy of Scotland's live music industry, helping develop and support a pipeline of talent and giving participants their first taste of life on the road.

"Each tour sees new talent with a different perspective take us to a different corner of Scotland to gain important experience and showcase their potential at a young age.

"James Low’s headline show in Fife is set to be a fantastic night and presents a brilliant opportunity for this emerging talent.

"I would encourage music fans in Edinburgh, Dunfermline and Aberdeen to come out to support these musicians and see for themselves what the next generation has to offer."

All Hit the Road gigs are hosted in safe venues across Scotland suitable for ages 14+.

For more information or to purchase tickets you can visit the Hit the Road website.