Olivia Rodrigo really can do it all. Fresh off the release of You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, which debuted at number one earlier this month, the singer has announced Daisy Chain Fields, a new festival featuring an entirely women-led lineup. Set to take place on August 29 in Irvine, California, the inaugural event will bring together some of music's most exciting artists , with all net proceeds benefiting organisations that support women and girls.
In other words, cancel your Europe summer plans, because it looks like we're all going to Irvine instead. Here's what you need to know.
How can you get tickets?
The important things first.
Pre-sale begins on 24 June at 10am PT – for Australians, that's 3am AEST on 25 June, so set your alarm. You need to sign up to receive a presale passcode.
No details have been released about general ticket sales, but watch this space.
How much are tickets?
There's a range of tickets available.
General Admission is $250 and includes access to all 14 performances across 2 stages.
GA+ is $350, which gets you unlimited access to the GA+ Lounge (which has shade, seating, and lawn games), plus access to air-conditioned bathrooms and a private bar with drinks to purchase.
VIP is $500 and includes access to an on-field viewing area behind the Dandelion Stage, access to the VIP Lounge at the Dandelion Stage, access to air-conditioned bathrooms and a private bar with drinks to purchase. There's also a dedicated premium line for entrance into the festival (so you can get in quicker), and on-site VIP hospitality staff.
Pit Viewing is $1250 and gets you front-of-stage viewing at the Dandelion Stage with direct access from the VIP Lounge (and complimentary water and soda as you watch), exclusive front-of-stage viewing at the Marigold Stage, plus access to all other VIP and GA amenities.
Who is on the Daisy Chain Fields lineup?
There's something for pretty much everyone on the lineup, including Olivia herself (obviously), Chappell Roan, Doechii, Mitski, Garbage, Eli, Santigold, Not For Radio, Bikini Kill, Quiet Light, Die Spitz, The Breeders, Rachel Chinouriri and KATSEYE.
She's also managed to enlist Karen O, Sarah McLachlan and Stevie Nicks as "special guests" – exactly what that means remains to be seen.
Announcing the event on Instagram, Rodrigo described the lineup as "truly insane" (we agree), adding that it's "full of my heroes and friends."
Daisy Chain Fields will donate proceeds to women's charities
Beyond the lineup, Daisy Chain Fields has been conceived as a fundraising initiative. According to Rodrigo, 100 per cent of net proceeds from the festival will be donated to organisations dedicated to advancing and advocating for women and girls.
The beneficiaries include Baby2Baby, Black Mamas Matter Alliance, the Center for Reproductive Rights, FreeFrom, Jhpiego, the Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health, the National Domestic Workers Alliance, the National Institute for Reproductive Health, the National Women's Law Center and Planned Parenthood.
"I firmly believe that joy, community and music can be the drivers of meaningful change," Rodrigo wrote in her announcement. "I'm hopeful this festival will be just that."
