Olivia Rodrigo created Daisy Chain Fields to raise money for charities supporting women and girls in the US and around the world. The festival brought together some of music’s finest female acts for a day of music, with performers waiving their fees to allow 100% of the festival’s $10 million in net proceeds to support its nonprofit partners. Just before Rodrigo’s headlining set, Melinda French Gates announced that she would match Daisy Chain Fields’ donation with a $10 million commitment of her own, bringing the total raised to $20 million and counting.
Charity Partners
The money will be dispersed between ten charities, including Baby2Baby, which has provided over half a billion essential items to children in need, and Black Mamas Matter Alliance, which works to ensure Black mamas have the rights, respect, and resources to thrive before, during, and after pregnancy. Other charity partners include 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.
Festival Performances
The inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival took place in Irvine, California, on Saturday, featuring performances from Olivia Rodrigo (with special guests Stevie Nicks, Alanis Morissette, and Sarah McLachlan), Chappell Roan, Doechii, Bikini Kill, Mitski, The Breeders, Garbage, and more. Rodrigo expressed her gratitude to everyone who supported the festival, saying “Daisy Chain Fields was created to celebrate the power of what can happen when we come together to support one another. The organizations we’ve partnered with are doing incredibly important work every single day in the US and globally.”
In conclusion, the Daisy Chain Fields festival was a huge success, not only in terms of the amazing performances but also in its mission to raise money for charities supporting women and girls. With the help of Olivia Rodrigo and Melinda French Gates, the festival was able to raise $20 million for its nonprofit partners, making a significant impact on the lives of women and girls around the world.
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