Olivia Rodrigo's Inaugural Daisy Chain Fields Raises $20 Million
Olivia Rodrigo's Inaugural Daisy Chain Fields Raises $20 Million
Olivia Rodrigo's inaugural Daisy Chain Fields music festival has made a significant impact, raising $20 million for women-focused nonprofts.
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.
History and Background
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.
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.
Impact and Next Steps
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.
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!
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