Olivia Rodrigo headlines inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival supporting women’s nonprofits
The first Daisy Chain Fields festival in Irvine featured Olivia Rodrigo and a lineup of artists, raised $10 million for ten women-focused charities, and highlighted performances by acts such as Chappell Roan and Stevie Nicks.
Olivia Rodrigo closed the inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival on Saturday at Great Park in Irvine, California, after a day that sold out in 30 minutes. The event, described by organizers as an inclusive celebration of music and women’s empowerment, featured guest appearances by Sarah McLachlan, Alanis Morrisseau and Stevie Nicks. Rodrigo announced that $10 million would be donated to ten nonprofit partners, including Baby2Baby, Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Center for Reproductive Rights, FreeFrom, Jhpiego, Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health, National Domestic Workers Alliance, National Institute for Reproductive Health, National Women’s Law Center and Planned Parenthood. Net proceeds are directed to the Daisy Chain Fields Fund for these organizations.
The festival showcased a mix of established and emerging acts. Early performances included Quiet Light (Riya Mahesh) and Eli Miller, followed by sets from Rachel Chinouriri, Devon Again, Die Spitz, Santigold, Bikini Kill, Mitski, The Breeders, Doechii, Garbage and Chappell Roan. Many artists referenced the festival’s mission, with Chinouriri noting the importance of supporting Black women’s health initiatives and Garcia praising Rodrigo’s multigenerational appeal.
Rodrigo’s final set featured a duet with McLachlan on “Building a Mystery,” a dedication of “Angel” to Dolly Parton, and the live debut of her single “Serena Joy.” She was joined later by Stevie Nicks for a rendition of “Landslide,” after which Rodrigo thanked the audience and expressed hope for future editions of the festival.