Olivia Rodrigo Launches All-Female Daisy Chain Fields Festival

The 23-year-old singer-songwriter, who recently released her third studio album, described the festival as a long-held dream rooted in a desire to counteract modern-day cynicism. The performance roster includes Chappell Roan, Garbage, Doechii, Katseye, Santigold, and Quiet Light, alongside appearances by Sarah McLachlan, Karen O, and Stevie Nicks. Rodrigo emphasized that the event is designed to provide young audiences with role models who prioritize collaboration and community over competition.

In a departure from industry norms, none of the participating artists will profit from the event. All net proceeds are pledged to organizations including the National Women’s Law Center, Planned Parenthood, and the Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health. Rodrigo described the festival’s aesthetic as a blend of "flower child" sensibilities and "riot grrrl" punk energy.

This project draws direct inspiration from the original Lilith Fair, which Sarah McLachlan co-founded in 1997 to challenge industry gatekeepers who refused to book female acts back-to-back. While Lilith Fair became a massive commercial success, grossing $52 million by its third year, it eventually shuttered in 1999. McLachlan, who will appear at the Irvine event, previously suggested that for the spirit of the festival to survive, a new generation of artists would need to carry the torch. Tickets for Daisy Chain Fields range from $250 to $1,250, with pre-sales opening June 24.