"On August 29th, 45,000 people gathered to see 14 incredible female artists and bands... This music festival, Daisy Chain Fields, was organized and led by pop star Olivia Rodrigo after the release of her new album." --Maya Wein, 7th Grade
On August 29th, 45,000 people gathered to see 14 incredible female artists and bands play in the 95 degree heat of Irvine, California. This music festival, Daisy Chain Fields, was organized and led by pop star Olivia Rodrigo after the release of her new album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl so in Love.
Shortly after the announcement of Daisy Chain, Rodrigo revealed that 100 percent of the proceeds from the festival would be donated to charities supporting women and girls globally. Charities include, in alphabetical order: 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, and Planned Parenthood.
The festival raised $10 million through ticket sales. Philanthropist Melinda Gates then matched that, bringing the total amount donated to $20 million. “I was so inspired by @oliviarodrigo’s vision, which is why I couldn’t be prouder to contribute $10 million through @pivotaldotcom, doubling the amount this extraordinary community already raised for organizations supporting women & girls,” wrote Gates in an Instagram post.
The line-up featured newer artists such as Chappell Roan and Doechii, but also had an older generation of performers including Stevie Nicks, Sarah McLachlan, and Karen O. There were two different stages with staggered performances to ensure that people could see every show.
In an interview with ABC News, Rodrigo told the story behind this event. “Lilith Fair was a huge inspiration in me for starting this festival, Daisy Chain Fields,” she said, referring to a similar festival in the summers of 1997-1999. Rodrigo continued, “Actually, the first person that I called when I decided that I wanted to do this festival was Sarah McLachlan [organizer of Lilith Fair].”
OSA 7th grader Adela Orozco was one of the handful of students who attended the festival. “I think seeing Olivia Rodrigo was the person that was the most awesome to see. Her performance was really beautiful because she not only sang songs from her new album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl so in Love, but she also sang songs with a lot of the OGs like Stevie Nicks and Sarah McLachlan,” Orozco said after her weekend in Irvine. “It interested me not only because my favorite artists were there but also because of the meaning it had. A benefit to support women and girls and I think that was amazing especially because of the current state America is in, that’s not really being appreciated.”
Anyone who missed out on the event can still participate. Daisy Chain is still taking donations on their website. Merch is also still available and net proceeds will be directed to the same non-profits. There’s always next year though! Lilith Fair ran for three years and there’s no telling how long Daisy Chain will last but Rodrigo has announced the festival will return next summer.
Shortly after the announcement of Daisy Chain, Rodrigo revealed that 100 percent of the proceeds from the festival would be donated to charities supporting women and girls globally. Charities include, in alphabetical order: 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, and Planned Parenthood.
The festival raised $10 million through ticket sales. Philanthropist Melinda Gates then matched that, bringing the total amount donated to $20 million. “I was so inspired by @oliviarodrigo’s vision, which is why I couldn’t be prouder to contribute $10 million through @pivotaldotcom, doubling the amount this extraordinary community already raised for organizations supporting women & girls,” wrote Gates in an Instagram post.
The line-up featured newer artists such as Chappell Roan and Doechii, but also had an older generation of performers including Stevie Nicks, Sarah McLachlan, and Karen O. There were two different stages with staggered performances to ensure that people could see every show.
In an interview with ABC News, Rodrigo told the story behind this event. “Lilith Fair was a huge inspiration in me for starting this festival, Daisy Chain Fields,” she said, referring to a similar festival in the summers of 1997-1999. Rodrigo continued, “Actually, the first person that I called when I decided that I wanted to do this festival was Sarah McLachlan [organizer of Lilith Fair].”
OSA 7th grader Adela Orozco was one of the handful of students who attended the festival. “I think seeing Olivia Rodrigo was the person that was the most awesome to see. Her performance was really beautiful because she not only sang songs from her new album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl so in Love, but she also sang songs with a lot of the OGs like Stevie Nicks and Sarah McLachlan,” Orozco said after her weekend in Irvine. “It interested me not only because my favorite artists were there but also because of the meaning it had. A benefit to support women and girls and I think that was amazing especially because of the current state America is in, that’s not really being appreciated.”
Anyone who missed out on the event can still participate. Daisy Chain is still taking donations on their website. Merch is also still available and net proceeds will be directed to the same non-profits. There’s always next year though! Lilith Fair ran for three years and there’s no telling how long Daisy Chain will last but Rodrigo has announced the festival will return next summer.
