Le Vital Corps Salon

By connecting artists, fans, and organizations, PLUS1 amplifies the collective impact and shows how small actions can lead to change - namely consistent, sustainable and substantive change. If Marika looks familiar to you, you may recognize her as the Viola-wielding touring member of Grammy award-winning band Arcade Fire. For nine years, Marika played her heart out while simultaneously directing and managing the band’s philanthropy and community outreach. During our conversation, Marika will share how she and her fellow band members experienced the incredible energy of thousands of people coming together as well as how they chose to harness and channel it for social good. Captured by the potential of PLUS1 and guided by her musical colleagues and mentor Dr. Paul Farmer, a founder of Partners in Health, Marika dedicated herself to building an independent organization. PLUS1 was founded in 2013. From a small office in Montréal, she and her team empower other artists to partner with their fans to drive awareness