Olivia Rodrigo Raises $20 Million for Women’s Charities

Olivia Rodrigo raised $20 million for organizations supporting reproductive rights, healthcare, and domestic abuse survivors through her inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival. The singer announced during a press conference on Friday, August 28, that ticket sales for the Irvine, California event generated $10 million to be donated directly to 10 nonprofit partners. This initial sum was doubled to $20 million through a matching commitment from philanthropist Melinda French Gates.

The $20 million in funding will support a list of partners that includes Planned Parenthood, the Center for Reproductive Rights, and the National Women’s Law Center. Other benefiting organizations are Baby2Baby, Black Mamas Matter Alliance, FreeFrom, Jhpiego, the Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health, the National Domestic Workers Alliance, and the National Institute for Reproductive Health.

According to Billboard, Rodrigo stated that 100 percent of the festival's net proceeds are dedicated to advancing and advocating for women and girls. She introduced her headlining set on Saturday by thanking the audience and describing the event as a testament to "what can happen when we come together to support one another."

The daylong event featured an all-women lineup personally curated by Rodrigo. Performers included Chappell Roan, Mitski, Doechii, Garbage, The Breeders, and Bikini Kill. The festival also featured appearances by special guests Stevie Nicks, Karen O, and Sarah McLachlan.

The lineup saw one late change before the Saturday event. The girl group KATSEYE was originally scheduled to perform but withdrew on Thursday after member Megan sprained her ankle. Devon Again was added to the bill as a substitute for the group.

Rodrigo first announced the festival in June, noting she had dreamed of the project for years. She expressed hope that the event would use music and community as drivers for meaningful change. The inaugural festival took place on August 29 in Irvine.

Further details regarding the event's impact and the matching donation are available via Variety.