Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields Festival Raises $20 Million for Women's Charities
The inaugural Daisy Chain Fields music festival in Irvine, California, featured a diverse lineup of female artists and raised $20 million for ten nonprofit partners supporting women's causes.
Olivia Rodrigo headlined the first Daisy Chain Fields Festival at Great Park in Irvine, California, a one-day benefit event that brought together more than 45,000 attendees and a lineup of 14 female-forward acts ranging from pop newcomers to veteran rock groups. The festival partnered with ten nonprofits, including Planned Parenthood and the National Domestic Workers Alliance, and pledged that all ticket revenue would be donated to these organizations.
Rodrigo announced that the event had already generated $10 million for the charities, and during her set she introduced philanthropist Melinda French Gates, who committed to match the total amount raised, bringing the charitable contribution to $20 million. The performance also featured surprise musical guests, including Alanis Morissette, Sarah McLachlan and Stevie Nicks, who joined Rodrigo for duets.
Artists such as Mitski, Kathleen Hanna of Bikini Kill, and Garbage’s Shirley Manson used their stage time to encourage audience members to stay hydrated and to support creative expression. The festival also showcased feminist art installations by Yoko Ono, Jenny Holzer and the Guerilla Girls, reinforcing its focus on gender equity.
Rodrigo debuted a new protest single, "Serena Joy," and several performers pledged personal donations to related causes. Doechii closed her set with a statement supporting women and LGBTQ+ communities, while pop artist Eli announced a $30,000 contribution to the Black Mamas Matter Alliance.
Organizers described the event as a celebration of intergenerational womanhood and a platform for artistic and political activism, with plans to return next year.