Olivia Rodrigo’s Inaugural Daisy Chain Fields Will Be a Showing of Unity — Even for Photographers
Olivia Rodrigo’s inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival is intended as a show of support for women-centred causes, with $10 million set to be donated to ten non-profit organisations. The event also aims to promote inclusion behind the scenes by largely using female, trans, non-binary and gender-nonconforming photographers, highlighting the continuing male dominance of photography and videography.
The one-day festival takes place at Great Park in Irvine, California, with performers including Rodrigo, Chappell Roan, Doechii, Mitski, Garbage, Bikini Kill and Stevie Nicks. The funds were raised through sponsorships and artists performing without fees, and will support organisations including Planned Parenthood, Baby2Baby, Black Mamas Matter Alliance and the National Women’s Law Center; organisers stress that photographer selection is inclusive rather than an absolute exclusion of men.
- Rodrigo’s festival will donate $10 million to women-centred causes.
- Female and gender-diverse photographers will largely cover the event.
- Artists are performing free to help fund the donations.
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Olivia Rodrigo is an American singer and actor whose music has made her one of the most prominent young pop artists of recent years. Daisy Chain Fields is a new one-day music festival she has created in California, bringing together performers from pop, rock and alternative music.
The event is linked to charities that work on issues affecting women and families, including reproductive healthcare, maternal health, legal rights and help for children in poverty. Planned Parenthood provides sexual and reproductive health services, while organisations such as Baby2Baby and Black Mamas Matter Alliance focus on practical support for families and reducing risks faced by Black mothers.
The festival also draws attention to who works behind the camera at major live events. Photography and videography have historically been male-dominated fields, and organisers say they want to create more opportunities for women, trans, non-binary and gender-nonconforming professionals while keeping the approach inclusive.