BIOGRAPHY

With a bold and tenacious streak, Bián Hickman offers an electrifying progressive rock music experience. The sensational award-winning Australian guitarist combines a vast array of dynamic rock-fusion flavors to create a contemporary sound that’s sophisticated and unique. Bián tantalizes his listeners with imaginative harmonies and foot-tapping rhythms. Highly regarded as the revered rock’n’roll guitarist in South Australia, Bián brings happiness and hope to everyone who needs it.

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Through passionate melodies and thoughtful lyrics, Bián inspires his audience to push their capabilities beyond their limits. In 2019, Bián succumbed to RSI (repetitive strain injury) and osteoarthritis in his left hand right in the middle of pursuing his honors degree at university. The Australian guitarist was forced to forgo his schooling and take an indefinite hiatus from performing. But he didn’t let this setback stop him. While rehabilitating, he discovered a melting pot of musicians who are thriving on Twitch and has since built a loving community on his own terms.

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His approach of taking the bull by the horns has also led to success and recognition for his craftsmanship. In 2008, Bián received the best guitarist award at the Derringers Music-sponsored event Battle of the Bands. Most recently, he was the recipient of SCALA’s (Songwriters, Composers, & Lyricists Association) Howard Kehl Rock Music Development Award for his hit song “The Noose” in 2017.

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Known for his intriguing melodious yet blistering licks, the Zappa and Tull-influenced shredder is putting his stylistic stamp on progressive rock music. Bián is continuously finding his voice on the guitar and inspiring others to fall in love with the lifelong pursuit of pushing towards to excellence.