Olivia Rodrigo's 45,000-Person Festival Raises $20 Million for 10 Women's Rights Groups
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Updated · The Cut · Aug 31
Olivia Rodrigo's 45,000-Person Festival Raises $20 Million for 10 Women's Rights Groups
3 articles · Updated · The Cut · Aug 31
Summary
$20 million went to 10 women's-rights nonprofits after Olivia Rodrigo's inaugural Daisy Chain Fields sold out in 30 minutes and drew 45,000 people to Irvine's Great Park.
Melinda French Gates matched Rodrigo's festival fundraising, while an all-women lineup inspired by Lilith Fair featured Doechii, Chappell Roan, Mitski, Sarah McLachlan, Alanis Morissette and Stevie Nicks.
90-degree heat tested attendees, but the two-stage setup, no overlapping set times and charity-focused activations kept the mood upbeat across the 12-hour event.
Rodrigo closed the night calling it "the best day of my fucking life" and telling fans, "See you next year," signaling plans to make the benefit festival an annual event.