Lucas Silveira is best known as the frontman for the Canadian rock band, The Cliks. He continues to share his story through incredible storytelling and musical performances.
Silveira rose to fame in 2007 by becoming the first out transgender man 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 Sarah, 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 Production docuseries Shine True airing in Canada on OUT TV and in the US on Fuse TV, freelance writing, songwriting, performing, public speaking, and life coaching.
Lucas is a passionate public speaker who addresses issues affecting the transgender and LGBTQ2SI community, his journey as a trans-identified musician in the mainstream music industry, mental health, spirituality, healing trauma, and the revolutionary power in the practice of self-love.
Lucas is currently writing a memoir, an illustrated children’s book based on trans identities, and recording a solo album.
Awards:
Imagen Awards -Best Variety or Reality Show (2021)
Mipcom Awards -Best Representation of LGBTQIA+ – Non Scripted (2021)
