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Daisy Chain Fields festival raises $20 million for charity

Overview

The inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival, held August 29, 2026, at the Great Park in Irvine, California, raised $20 million for charities benefiting women and girls. This total includes a $10 million match from Melinda French Gates through Pivotal Ventures, doubling the $10 million raised by the festival community. The funds are designated for ten nonprofit organizations, such as the Black Mamas Matter Alliance, the Center for Reproductive Rights, and Baby2Baby, to support reproductive rights, healthcare, and domestic abuse survivors. Beneficiaries also include Planned Parenthood and the National Women’s Law Center. Inspired by the legacy of Lilith Fair, the festival drew approximately 45,000 fans. The all-female lineup included Chappell Roan, Doechii, Stevie Nicks, and Alanis Morissette, with Olivia Rodrigo headlining and performing songs from her album, ‘You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love’. Rodrigo was joined on stage by Alanis Morissette, Stevie Nicks, and Sarah McLachlan; she reportedly consulted McLachlan during the planning stages. During the performance, Rodrigo debuted her new protest song, ‘Serena Joy’, live for the first time, with a portion of the net proceeds from the track directed to the Daisy Chain Fields Fund. Other performers included Bikini Kill, Garbage, the Breeders, and Mitski. While the event was a philanthropic success, attendees reported significant logistical difficulties, including poor cell service, packed parking lots, and long waits for rideshares. Despite these issues, city officials are discussing potential future iterations of the festival with producers. Regarding media and artist updates, speculation continues regarding a possible concert film or documentary following reports that director Mary Bronstein captured footage on 16mm film. Separately, Rodrigo has launched a new Grammy Museum exhibit titled ‘Olivia Rodrigo: the cure unraveled,’ which showcases the artistry behind her music videos.

Entities

Olivia Rodrigo · Daisy Chain Fields · Irvine · Great Park · Melinda French Gates

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Timeline

  1. 5 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields festival raises $20 million

    Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields music festival in Irvine, California, raised $20 million for women's nonprofits after a donation match by Melinda French Gates.

  2. 8 days ago

    [CULTURE] 8 sources
    Olivia Rodrigo debuts Daisy Chain Fields all-female music festival

    Olivia Rodrigo launched Daisy Chain Fields, an all-female music festival in Irvine, California, drawing 45,000 fans and raising $10 million for women-focused nonprofits.

  3. 10 days ago

    [CULTURE] 18 sources
    Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields festival raises $20M for charity

    Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields festival in Irvine raised $20 million for women’s charities, bolstered by a $10 million donation from Melinda French Gates, despite reports of major exit logistical issues.

  4. 13 days ago

    [CULTURE] 63 sources
    Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields festival raises $20 million for women’s rights

    Olivia Rodrigo’s inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival raised $20 million for women’s rights nonprofits after Melinda French Gates matched Rodrigo’s initial $10 million donation in Irvine, California.

  5. 15 days ago

    [CULTURE] 28 sources
    Olivia Rodrigo hosts Daisy Chain Fields festival for women's charities

    Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields festival in Irvine, California, features an all-female lineup to raise funds for women's charities. KATSEYE has withdrawn due to an injury, replaced by Devon Again.

  6. 23 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Irvine's Great Park prepares for 45,000-person Olivia Rodrigo festival

    Approximately 45,000 fans are expected at Irvine’s Great Park on August 29 for the Daisy Chain Fields festival, headlined by Olivia Rodrigo and featuring a star-studded all-female lineup.

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