Olivia Rodrigo’s Inaugural Daisy Chain Fields Draws Massive Crowd to SoCal for a Day of Music and Empowerment
Hollywood Reporter
Last updated: August 31, 2026
Olivia Rodrigo’s inaugural Daisy Chain music festival successfully gathered a large audience in Southern California for a day dedicated to music and female empowerment. The event also achieved significant fundraising for charitable causes.
The Daisy Chain festival, an all-women event, was headlined by Olivia Rodrigo.
The festival was held in Southern California and attracted a massive crowd.
A primary objective of the festival was to raise funds for charities that support women and girls.
The event successfully raised $10 million through its activities.
This initial amount was then matched by Melinda French Gates.
The matching contribution by Melinda French Gates doubled the total funds raised.
The final total amount raised for women and girls' charities reached $20 million.
The festival aimed to blend musical performances with a message of empowerment for women.
