Daisy Chain Fields review
Great Park, Irvine, California Performances from Rodrigo, Stevie Nicks, Chappell Roan and Sarah McLachlan raise $20m for charity yet are marred by poor planning for heatwave
TL;DR
- The Daisy Chain Fields festival, hosted by Olivia Rodrigo, raised $20 million for charities supporting women and girls.
- The event featured performances from artists including Santigold, Bikini Kill, Chappell Roan, Doechii, Garbage, Die Spitz, Mitski, Stevie Nicks, Sarah McLachlan, and Alanis Morissette.
- Melinda French Gates matched the initial $10 million raised, bringing the total donation to $20 million.
- The festival aimed to create a space for women and girls and drew inspiration from past protest movements and festivals like Lilith Fair.
- Attendees reported long queues for water stations, food, and medical tents due to extreme heat and a lack of shaded areas.
- The festival's organizers, including C3 Presents, the city of Irvine, and PSQ Productions, were criticized for not adequately preparing for the heatwave.
- Despite the challenges, attendees showed camaraderie, and the event concluded with a memorable performance by Olivia Rodrigo, who brought out special guests Sarah McLachlan and Alanis Morissette.