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Lucas Silveira is best known as the frontman for the Canadian rock band, The Cliks.

Silveira rose to fame in 2006 by becoming the first out of transgender man in history to be signed to a major label record deal with Warner Music/Tommy Boy Silver Label.

He has toured worldwide with acts such as Cyndi Lauper, The B-52’s, Debbie Harry, Tegan and Sara, The Cult and The New York Dolls to name a few.

Lucas now divides his time between being a TV show co-host for the new Vice docuseries Shine True airing in Canada on OUT TV and in the US on Fuse TV, writing, songwriting,
performing, public speaking and life-coaching.

Lucas has been a keynote speaker at events presented by Warner Music Canada, Hydro One, General Electric, Corus Entertainment, Transport Canada, and various colleges
​and universities throughout Canada and the US. 

Lucas is currently writing a memoir, an illustrated children’s book based on trans identities, and just released a new  solo album titled The Goddamn Flowers. 

To book Lucas as a speaker, performer for your event, or for freelance writing assignments, please email thecliks@gmail.com


THE GODDAMN FLOWERS

The Goddamn Flowers is a complete departure from Silveira's former work.

Lucas takes you into his private world, weaving in and out of love and longing to dark, brooding journeys into a darkened heart and fractured psyche.

This album is a collection of songs written over the last nine years, many of which were written during the pandemic, where Lucas's lifelong struggles with addiction and mental health reached rock bottom.

Lucas finally made the decision with the release of this album to disclose that he was diagnosed in 2021 with Schizoaffective Disorder. A combination of Major Depressive Disorder and Paranoid Schizophrenia.

Many of the songs written on this album were done so amidst a state of psychosis, something that looks very different from what most people are aware of.

As a long time mental health awareness advocate, he has decided to take this opportunity to create awareness of one of the most misunderstood and stigmatized mental illnesses that exist.

This includes primarily letting other artists who believe medication will numb their artistic abilities, that in fact, it was medication that healed a space between his mind and heart and allowed him to create from a space of clarity and spiritual authenticity.

From madness and addiction to sobriety and awakening, Lucas is now ready to show the world that no matter who you are, what your struggles may be, that you can create beauty from pain and find your way back home to your heart.
You can purchase The Goddamn Flowers on BAND CAMP and stream on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, Tidal, Google Music and Amazon Music.

PUBLIC SPEAKING TOPICS

  • musician
  • trans community
  • lateral violence
  • mental health awareness and advocacy

*Lucas can add a music performance to any of your events as part of his speaking engagement at your request.

TO BOOK LUCAS AS SPEAKER, PLEASE CONTACT: INFO@DAYOFPINK.ORG



LIVE PERFORMER

Lucas has been doing live musical performances for over 25 years and is a seasoned musician and vocalist. He is currently a solo performer who uses both
acoustic guitar and piano accompaniment.  He has performed all over the globe including Canada, the US, Europe, and Asia. 

TO BOOK LUCAS AS PERFORMER, PLEASE CONTACT: THECLIKS@GMAIL.COM

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DON'T YOU WANT ME PROJECT

Lucas recently participated in the Don't You Want Me Project, a global photography project cultivating empathy, understanding and admiration through the stories of queer and trans people with their dogs. These wonderful images of Lucas and his rescue dog Marcy,  were captured by Jack Jackson, the founder of the project.
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