Olivia Rodrigo announces star-studded all woman festival of 'heroes and friends'

Olivia Rodrigo has announced a new music festival, Daisy Chain Fields, featuring an all-woman line-up of "heroes and friends" including Stevie Nicks, Chappell Roan, and Doechii. Proceeds from the event will be donated to charities advancing and advocating for women and girls.

The 23-year-old singer, known for her hit 'Driver's Licence', unveiled the star-studded roster on Monday. Set for 29 August in Irvine, California, the festival will also host K-Pop group Katseye, Rachel Chinouriri and Sarah McLachlan.

Expressing her long-held ambition, Rodrigo wrote: "Truly never felt more excited to share a piece of news with you all. I've had a dream of doing this festival for years and I am so ecstatic its finally coming true!!"

She added: "Daisy Chain Fields features an all-women lineup and 100 per cent of the net proceeds will go to charities dedicated to advancing and advocating for women and girls."

The Grammy-winner further stated that the line-up is "truly insane and full of my heroes and friends," and expressed her belief "that joy, community, and music can be the drivers of meaningful change and I'm hopeful this festival will be just that. I absolutely cannot wait to scream and dance and sing with you guys August 29th!!!!"

This announcement follows a period of significant success for Rodrigo. Weeks ago, her third studio album, You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl So In Love, topped the UK album chart, marking her biggest opening week.

It also comes almost a year after she headlined Glastonbury Festival. Her debut album, Sour (2021), and second chart-topper, Guts, also achieved critical acclaim and commercial success, including Grammy wins.

The Independent