Arlene is an award-winning singer-songwriter from Mississauga, enchanting crowds across Canada, UK, Europe and the U.S. since 2010. She is the lead singer of indie rock band Arlene & The People, which includes Kevin Dvorak (co-writer & guitar), Jan Bilek (drums) and Len Dvorak (bass). She is also the host of her own TV show, Striving Artist, which is aired on Filipino TV.
Her past performances include: Rock the Coliseum, JUNO Fest (London), Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts, Aeolian Hall, Living Arts Centre, The Rose Theatre, tedXMississauga, CMI TD Connected Music Series, YYZLive, Sound of Music Club Series, Paisley Arts Festival (Scotland).
Her upcoming EP features original songs that embrace the concept of mental health.

(Photo credits: Arlene)
What we like about this music artist
In addition to her remarkable talent, we love Arlene’s warm, positive vibe. Whether she’s singing about love or positive self-image, she brings a deep sense of vulnerability and joy to her performances – connecting with audiences as she moves them through her music.
We applaud her work in the creative community, offering space for emerging and lesser-known artists a platform to showcase their talents, as well as mentorship and support through workshops. Her focus on promoting a positive, healthy self-image and empowerment through the arts is truly inspiring. She’s got a light that shines so bright! And we highly recommend that you experience the glow. (Written by C.M.)
Accessibility information: Please refer to the venue she’s performing in.
Ideas for where you can go from here:
- Get to know Arlene.
- Listen to and buy her music.
- Check Arlene’s schedule of upcoming shows and tours. If you’re in the area, go see her perform.
We love music artists because of the unique ways they make us feel things through music. Feeling things through music means allowing the music to move you, physically and emotionally. Allowing the music to move you is part of the flourishing offline life Young W helps you discover: by exploring PERFORMANCE and the other 8 pillars of Arts & Letters, including those you may be hesitant to try.
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