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Daisy Chain Fields festival raises $20 million for charity

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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. ~~She is also continuing her tour activities with a ‘Silver Star’ ticket program, offering limited $25 tickets via Ticketmaster.~~

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