Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields festival raises $10M for reproductive rights | Change in Action

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Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Festival is tomorrow — but she has already shared a big announcement.

“It’s a real honor to announce that we are donating $10 million to be given directly to these 10 nonprofit partners,” Rodrigo said in a press conference on Friday afternoon.

The “stupid song” singer is producing and headlining an all-women music festival on Saturday in Irvine, California, featuring mega acts like Chappell Roan, Bikini Kill, Doechii, and even Stevie Nicks.

All artists are performing for free, with 100% of net proceeds of the event being donated. Daisy Chain Fields has encouraged attendees and supporters to donate on their own, as well.

The 10 nonprofits listed as beneficiaries on the Daisy Chain Fields website include:

“The festival celebrates the voices, artistry, and contributions of women in music, fostering an inclusive environment in which all are welcome,” a mission statement on the festival’s website reads.

“Daisy Chain offers more than live performances; it provides opportunities for education, dialogue, and engagement around issues affecting women and girls in the United States and globally.”

At the event, attendees can expect on-site resources, activations, and engagement opportunities with partner nonprofits and brands — in addition to two stages full of performances all day long.

“The festival seeks to ensure that girls and young people have access to information and support they may not otherwise know how to find, and real-life interactions with women and girls who are the bright lights in our world,” the festival’s website continues.

For fans, it’ll be an opportunity to hear some of their favorite artists live in one place — and possibly where they will find their voices as activists.

For the nonprofits involved, it’ll be an opportunity to build support for the impactful work they are already doing for women and girls.

“That shared energy is what gives us hope and keeps us moving. An equitable future for women and girls is possible. The excitement around this festival, from artists and fans of all ages, reminds us that the future we're fighting for is already taking shape.”

Rodrigo herself echoes the sentiment.

“The women performing tomorrow and those sitting beside me today inspire me so much. They have taught me a lot about how we are all stronger when we come together and support each other,” she said at the Friday press conference, in a video shared by The Cut on Instagram.

“That’s actually why I fell in love with the name Daisy Chain. It served as a reminder of how individual parts can come together to create something strong and unbreakable,” Rodrigo continued.

“It’s easy to be discouraged by all of the sadness and regression of women’s rights in our world today, but it’s artists like the ones playing tomorrow, and activists, like the ones sitting next to me today, that give me so much hope.”

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Featured Image: Nick Walker

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