At Daisy Chain Fields, Olivia Rodrigo, Chappell Roan and Honored Forebears Convene for a Festival That’s Hot to Go in Every Way: Concert Review

The inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival, held in Irvine, CA, was a success despite the extreme heat, with temperatures reaching 95 degrees and humidity topping 80%. According to Variety, the conditions were so sweltering that perspiration stains were ubiquitous. The festival featured two action-packed stages with a lineup of women artists, including Olivia Rodrigo, Chappell Roan, and others.

The event raised $10 million for women's charities, which was later matched by Melinda French Gates, bringing the total to $20 million, as reported by multiple outlets, including Billboard, Stereogum, Consequence, and The Hollywood Reporter. The festival also included a walk path with messages and quotes highlighting important milestones for women over the past 130 years, as well as a Philanthropy Village with booths for ten nonprofit partners.

The festival took place at Great Park, with activations for Rodrigo's brand partners, LEGO and Taco Bell, and was attended by celebrities, including Drew Barr, according to Stereogum. The event was held to support women-focused organizations, with a portion of the proceeds going to charities such as Planned Parenthood and the National Women's Law Center.

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