The wait is over – chart-topper Olivia Rodrigo has unleashed her biggest coup yet: Daisy Chain Fields, a trailblazing all-female festival that's set to revolutionise the music scene. Scheduled for August 29th at Great Park in Irvine, California, this single-day spectacular promises to be an unforgettable experience that's as much about community and empowerment as it is about killer live performances.
At the helm of this fabulous extravaganza is Rodrigo herself, who will undoubtedly bring the house down with a show-stopping headlining set. But she's not alone – joining her on this mission to elevate women in music are an incredible array of female and female-fronted artists, including Chappell Roan, Mitski, Bikini Kill (a personal favourite, it seems!), Garbage, The Breeders, Doechii, KATSEYE, Santigold, Rachel Chinouriri, Die Spitz, Eli, Not For Radio, and Quiet Light. And that's not all – special guest appearances are also on the cards from music legends Karen O, Sarah McLachlan, and Stevie Nicks.
But what truly sets Daisy Chain Fields apart is its commitment to giving back. Rodrigo has pledged that 100% of the net proceeds will be donated to a raft of charities dedicated to advancing women's and girls' rights – think reproductive health, maternal wellbeing, economic empowerment, domestic violence prevention, and gender equity. Partner organisations include Baby2Baby, Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Center For Reproductive Rights, FreeFrom, Johns Hopkins Center For Indigenous Health, National Women’s Law Center, and Planned Parenthood.
So it's not just about the music – although, let's be real, that's going to be bloody brilliant. This festival is a holistic experience designed to educate, inspire, and uplift attendees through its community art installations, local vendors, fan pop-ups, and immersive exhibitions. It's Rodrigo's stated belief that "joy, community, and music can be the drivers of meaningful change" – and we couldn't agree more.
The news comes hot on the heels of Rodrigo's latest triumph: her third album, 'You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl So In Love', which shattered records with its biggest opening week sales to date. Critics have been raving about the record, praising Rodrigo's artistic growth and nodding to influences from Alanis Morissette and Riot Grrrl pioneers Bikini Kill – who are also set to rock the festival stage.
Tickets for Daisy Chain Fields will be up for grabs on pre-sale from June 24th, but act fast – this is one event that's going to sell out in a hurry. And while it's currently a US-based affair, its message of female empowerment and diversity has global resonance – reflecting the bigger conversations happening within the music industry and beyond.