Olivia Rodrigo's inaugural Daisy Chain Fields music festival has made a significant impact, raising $20 million for women-focused nonprofits.

Daisy Chain Fields was announced in June 2026, marking the first year of the event. The initial goal was to raise $10 million, which has since been exceeded

History and Background

The singer expressed her gratitude towards the artists who participated in the festival for free and the audience members who attended. She also praised Melinda French Gates for doubling the donation to a total of $20 million.

The 10 beneficiary organizations will equally split the funds raised, with each organization receiving $2 million. The donations will support various initiatives aimed at empowering women and girls worldwide.

Stevie Nicks, Karen O, and Sarah McLachlan served as special guests during the event. Chappell Roan, Mitski, Doechii, Bikini Kill, Garbage, Eli, Quiet Light, Rachel Chinouriri, Devon Again, and Not For Radio were among the performers who took part in the festival.

Impact and Next Steps

Katseye was originally confirmed as part of the performance lineup, but dropped out on Thursday due to an injury sustained

Nicole Fell contributed to this report.

After Olivia Rodrigo announced Friday that Daisy Chain Fields had raised $10 million for women-focused nonprofits, Melinda French Gates has doubled that number, totaling the donation to $20 million.

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Before her headlining set Saturday night, the “drop dead” singer took the stage to thank all of the musicians who took part in the festival. She began, “The fact that they took the time out of their insanely busy schedules to come and do this festival for free is something I’m so grateful for.

Because of that, and because of all of you who came to hang out today, I can stand on the stage and say we are donating $10 million to 10 incredible charities.” Related Stories Music Olivia Rodrigo's Inaugural Daisy Chain Fields Will Be a Showing of Unity -- Even for Photographers Music Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields Raises $10 Million for Women-Focused Nonprofits

“I really believe that giving women the tools to decide their own futures and live healthy lives free of violence and discrimination is the most effective tool we have at changing the world for the better,” she began, before introducing French Gates and her donation. “And I don’t know many people who represent that idea more than Melinda French Gates.”

“Melinda is one of the most inspiring women I’ve ever met. She’s devoted her life to empowering women and girls that might have otherwise been forgotten,” Rodrigo said.

“She’s generous and brave and has done so much good in this world, and I’m totally floored because as well as being in attendance here tonight, she’s pledged to double every dollar that we made here today to a grand total of funds being donated to $20 million. I’m so grateful!”

The 10 beneficiary organizations, which will equally split the total funds raised, are Ba

2026 marked the first year of Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields after being announced in June. At a Friday press conference ahead of the weekend, the singer announced that $10 million had been raised for its nonprofit partners.