Olivia Rodrigo’s inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival raised $10 million for women-focused charitable organizations, an amount that was matched by philanthropist Melinda French Gates, bringing the total donation to $20 million. The festival took place over a weekend in 2026, marking the first iteration of the event after being announced earlier in the year.
During remarks before her headlining performance, Rodrigo acknowledged the participating musicians who performed without fees and thanked attendees for their support. She emphasized the importance of empowering women and girls, then introduced French Gates to announce her commitment to double the funds raised through the festival. Rodrigo described French Gates as an inspiration devoted to empowering marginalized women and girls.
The $20 million will be distributed equally among ten beneficiary organizations: 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 featured performances from Chappell Roan, Mitski, Doechii, Bikini Kill, the Breeders, Garbage, and several other artists, alongside special guest appearances by Stevie Nicks, Karen O, and Sarah McLachlan. Originally scheduled performer Katseye withdrew from the lineup earlier in the weekend due to an injury sustained by a band member.
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