Olivia Rodrigo has pledged $10 million from her first Daisy Chain Fields festival to groups that provide reproductive and maternal health services — including organizations that support abortion access, maternal equity and frontline care. The commitment, announced as the sold-out event took place Aug. 29 in Irvine, ties a high-profile pop festival to a network of nonprofits working on urgent health and justice issues.
The one-day festival brought together established and emerging women artists, and organizers say all net proceeds will be distributed to 10 charities. Rodrigo thanked fans, performers and partners whose contributions made the donation possible, noting the project was meant to amplify collective support for women and girls.
Why this matters now
The funding arrives at a moment when access to reproductive care remains uneven across the United States and global maternal health challenges persist. Backers say the money will support legal advocacy, clinical services, research and community programs aimed at improving outcomes for people who face barriers to care.
By channeling concert revenue into health-focused nonprofits, the festival links culture and philanthropy in a way that could influence both policy conversations and on-the-ground services.
Who will benefit
- Baby2Baby — Supplies essentials such as diapers and clothing to children in foster care, shelters and family programs.
- Black Mamas Matter Alliance — Works to reduce maternal health disparities affecting Black birthing people through research, advocacy and community partnerships.
- Center for Reproductive Rights — Uses legal strategies to protect reproductive freedoms and challenge restrictions on abortion access.
- FreeFrom — Provides financial supports, community building and survivor-centered services for people affected by gender-based violence.
- Jhpiego — Global health organization that expands access to essential clinical care and training in dozens of countries.
- Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health — Promotes health equity for Indigenous communities through research, education and policy work.
- National Domestic Workers Alliance — Advances labor protections and training for nannies, housecleaners and other domestic workers.
- National Institute for Reproductive Health — Supports state and local advocacy to expand reproductive care, including contraception and abortion services.
- National Women’s Law Center — Litigates and lobbies for gender justice, including access to birth control and reproductive health protections.
- Planned Parenthood — Operates clinics offering sexual and reproductive health care, education and abortion services nationwide.
Together, these organizations span direct clinical care, legal defense, policy work and community supports — a mix that donors and organizers say is designed to address both immediate needs and systemic barriers.
Festival logistics and coverage
Daisy Chain Fields took place at Great Park in Irvine, California. Gates opened at 10:30 a.m. PT on Aug. 29, and the site planned to close at 10 p.m., when Rodrigo and special guests were scheduled to finish their headline set.
The lineup included a range of artists across generations and styles, reflecting the festival’s focus on celebrating women in music.
Broadcast: partial streaming details
While the festival itself was not offered as a full live stream, iHeartRadio announced it would air a 30-minute special featuring live performances from Rodrigo’s set. The program, titled “iHeartRadio Presents: Olivia Rodrigo: Songs from Daisy Chain Fields,” was scheduled for Monday, Aug. 31 at 7 p.m. local time.
What to watch for: the special highlights select performances tied to Rodrigo’s latest album and may be the most widely available way for non-attendees to experience parts of the show.
Organizers describe Daisy Chain Fields as a fundraising-first event: tickets, artist fee waivers and sponsor contributions combined to produce a donation large enough to support a diverse slate of health and justice groups.
