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Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields Festival Raises $20 Million

General9 sourcesSep 1, 2026
FlatRigor 519 sources

The Story

Pop star Olivia Rodrigo hosted the inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival on August 29 in California. The festival raised $10 million for women-focused non-profits. Melinda French Gates matched the amount, bringing the total raised to $20 million. Daisy Chain Fields was an all-female event, featuring performances by Rodrigo, Chappell Roan, Kesha, Alanis Morissette, Gwen Stefani, Doechii, Katseye, Mitski, The Breeders, Die Spitz, Bikini Kill, Eli, Garbage, Quiet Light, Rachel Chinouriri, and Not for Radio. Karen O, Stevie Nicks, and Sarah McLachlan also appeared at the festival. Rodrigo stated the festival was created to celebrate the power of what can happen when they come together to support one another. The non-profit beneficiaries include organizations focused on reproductive health, maternal care, economic empowerment, survivor support, indigenous health, and family services. Specific beneficiaries named include Planned Parenthood, 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, and National Women’s Law Center. Rodrigo praised Melinda Gates, saying she is one of the most inspiring women I’ve ever met and "She’s devoted her life to empowering women and girls." Rodrigo noted that "Before Lilith Fair, women were told that they couldn’t lead a festival." Rodrigo has previously been vocal about Gaza and Ice.

The Spread

What they agree on

  • Olivia Rodrigo hosted the inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival on August 29.
  • The festival raised $10 million for women-focused non-profits.
  • Melinda French Gates matched the amount, bringing the total raised to $20 million.
  • The Daisy Chain Fields festival was an all-female event.
  • The funds raised benefit organizations focused on women's causes, including reproductive health.

Where they split

  • The Guardian Australia frames the story with an opinion piece titled "Olivia Rodrigo is standing up for the vulnerable. I wish Taylor Swift would do the same," which includes commentary on Donald Trump and civil liberties.
  • Breitbart News emphasizes that the festival raised money for "Planned Parenthood and Other Left-Wing Orgs," using the term "left-wing groups" and "far-left organizations" to describe the beneficiaries.
  • Fox News highlights Melinda French Gates's surprise announcement to match the fundraising, focusing on her "huge heart" and "stunning festival crowd."
  • ABS-CBN News focuses on Olivia Rodrigo sharing the Daisy Chain Fields inspiration in a Vogue PH cover feature, a detail about media coverage of Rodrigo not present in other articles.

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