Every year, feminist organisations and platforms call out the line-ups of the world’s biggest music festivals for not including enough women. And, let’s admit it, they’re right. Across culture, society, and politics, there are several reasons why the numbers are still a long way from 50/50. That’s why some people have decided to get to work. One of them is none other than Olivia Rodrigo, who has just announced Daisy Chain Fields, a festival project featuring only female artists such as Doechii, Chappell Roan, Bikini Kill, Mitski, Stevie Nicks, and Santigold, among others.
“Daisy Chain Fields is a music festival founded on the belief that joy, community, and creativity can inspire meaningful change. It affirms that music and collective experience can serve as enduring drivers of progress and social change. It’s a place where inspiration and curiosity lead to knowledge, strength, and action,” Olivia says in an official statement. “The festival celebrates the voices, artistry, and contributions of women in music, fostering an inclusive environment in which all are welcome. Daisy Chain offers more than live performances; it provides opportunities for education, dialogue, and engagement around issues affecting women and girls in the United States and globally.”
In this way, the artist reveals her more socially engaged side, showing that art, society, and politics are closely connected. “Net proceeds from the festival are directed toward nonprofit organisations dedicated to advancing and advocating for women and girls”, the statement continues. “Daisies are wild and beautiful. As a chain, they are strong and unbreakable”, it concludes.
With this initiative, singer Olivia Rodrigo, who has spent the past few weeks linking one success story to the next (from her surprise concert at Primavera Sound Barcelona to the release of her acclaimed latest album, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love), adds another achievement to her career. The festival will take place on 29 August in Irvine, California, bringing together solo artists and bands from several generations who demonstrate the importance of female talent in building community: Katseye, Eli, Garbage, Karen O, Sarah McLachlan, Rachel Chinouriri, Quiet Light, Die Spitz, Not for Radio, The Breeders, and Olivia Rodrigo herself join the names already mentioned above.
