Olivia Rodrigo’s festival is uniting women and girls behind nonprofits promoting their well-being

PUBLISHED Aug 30, 2026, 12:51 AM ET

Pop artist Olivia Rodrigo hosted the Daisy Chain Fields festival in Irvine, California, raising twenty million dollars for women's well-being and advocacy organizations. The event featured a women-led lineup including Chappell Roan, Doechii, and Bikini Kill. Rodrigo announced that ticket sales and donations funded a ten million dollar contribution split among ten nonprofit partners, including Planned Parenthood and the National Women's Law Center. Philanthropist Melinda French Gates announced an additional ten million dollar pledge through Pivotal Ventures during a surprise stage appearance. The festival modeled its community engagement on the 1990s Lilith Fair, establishing a philanthropy village where attendees interacted directly with advocacy groups. The benefit concert occurred amid ongoing political battles concerning reproductive rights, federal family planning grants, and healthcare access nationwide. Festival organizers emphasized connecting younger generations with formal charitable giving through live music experiences.

By Lauren Mitchell | JQJO News

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 31
Right Leaning:: 2
Left Leaning:: 10
Neutral:: 19

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Left: Praises youth activism supporting reproductive rights and feminist causes. Center: Reports fundraising figures and event details with neutral tone. Right: Emphasizes political implications of progressive advocacy at concerts.