NEW YORK – Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields music festival has raised $10 million for 10 nonprofits working on women-focused causes.
Rodrigo announced the fundraising effort in Santa Monica on Friday, a day before the inaugural festival was due to take place at Great Park in Irvine, California.
“Daisy Chain Fields was created to celebrate the power of what can happen when we come together to support one another,” Rodrigo said while appearing alongside representatives from the participating nonprofit organisations.
Where will the $10 million go?
The funds will be distributed among 10 organisations working across areas including reproductive rights, maternal health, domestic workers’ rights and support for women and families.
The beneficiaries are:
- 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
- Planned Parenthood
The festival raised the money through sponsorships and the participation of artists who agreed to perform without payment, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
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Festival aims to support women in music
Daisy Chain Fields is also intended to create opportunities for women beyond the performers on stage.
Organisers planned to have a largely female photography team documenting the festival and its related activities. The approach also includes transgender, nonbinary and gender-nonconforming photographers.
The organisers said they intended the initiative to be inclusive rather than restrictive. They did not require every photographer to be a woman, instead placing greater emphasis on creating a positive and supportive environment.
The move comes as photography and videography around major entertainment events remain fields in which men have historically had a strong presence.
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Artists performing at Daisy Chain Fields
Rodrigo will perform at the festival alongside a wide-ranging lineup of artists.
The performers include Bikini Kill, Chappell Roan, Devon Again, Die Spitz, Doechii, Eli, Garbage, Mitski, Not For Radio, Quiet Light, Rachel Chinouriri, Santigold and The Breeders.
Special guests include Karen O, Sarah McLachlan and Stevie Nicks.
The inaugural Daisy Chain Fields event is scheduled to take place on Saturday at Great Park in Irvine.
The festival combines live music with fundraising and initiatives aimed at supporting women and other underrepresented groups across the entertainment industry.
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Key points:
- Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields festival has raised $10 million for women-focused nonprofits.
- The money will be distributed among 10 organisations working on issues including reproductive rights, maternal health and women’s welfare.
- Rodrigo said the festival was created to celebrate the impact of people supporting one another.
- The event will feature performances from Rodrigo, Chappell Roan, Bikini Kill, Mitski, Garbage, Doechii and other artists.
- Organisers also aimed to provide opportunities for women, transgender, nonbinary and gender-nonconforming photographers.
