Olivia Rodrigo’s inaugural Daisy Chain Fields pageant occurred on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026.
The pageant featured a stacked lineup of artists who carried out all through the day, constructing as much as Rodrigo’s headlining set, the place she welcomed particular company Stevie Nicks, Sarah McLachlan, and Alanis Morissette to the stage.
“Earlier than I begin the set, I wished to say just a few thank yous, and I wished to make a extremely thrilling announcement,” Rodrigo informed the gang. “First, I might love to present a spherical of applause to all of the unbelievable artists who you noticed carry out at present. Give it up for Chappell Roan, Mitski, Doechii, Rubbish, Bikini Kill, the Breeders, Santigold, Devon Once more, Die Spitz, Rachel Chinouriri, Eli, Quiet Gentle, and Not For Radio. Give it up!”
“I really feel so proud that they’re my friends. And I really feel so fortunate to be a part of a musical group that helps one another and stands up for what’s proper. The truth that they took the outing of their insanely busy schedules to return and do that pageant without spending a dime is one thing I’m so grateful for,” she continued.
“Due to that and due to all of you who got here to hang around at present, I can stand on the stage and say, we’re donating $10 million to 10 unbelievable charities supporting girls and ladies,” she introduced. “The entire organizations Daisy Chain advantages are doing important, inspiring work, and I hope you all get an opportunity to study extra about them at present.”
“I actually consider that giving girls the instruments to resolve their very own futures and stay wholesome lives freed from violence and discrimination is the simplest device we’ve got at altering the world for the higher,” Rodrigo stated.
“And I don’t know many individuals who characterize that concept greater than Melinda French Gates,” Rodrigo continued. “Melinda is without doubt one of the most inspiring girls I’ve ever met. She’s devoted her life to empowering girls and ladies that may in any other case have been forgotten. She’s beneficiant and courageous and has completed a lot good on this world.”
“And I’m completely floored as a result of, in addition to being in attendance right here tonight, she’s pledged to double each greenback that we made right here at present, bringing the grand complete of funds being donated to $20 million!”
“Thanks, Olivia! Take a look at what you will have completed! Take a look at what you’ve created,” French Gates stated.
“What I really like about you is that you understand the true energy isn’t up right here onstage. It’s with all people there, all of you!” she informed festivalgoers. “When girls and ladies come collectively to dream and to steer, we modify the world. And so lengthy after the lights go down from this pageant, the organizations doing this work will hold doing it since you all are right here. So thanks for being right here, and thanks, Olivia!”
