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'We’re at a crisis point': Chappell Roan, Shirley Manson and Eli on playing Olivia Rodrigo’s female-only festival

Ahead of playing Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields, artists explain why female-first festivals are due for a resurgence

'We’re at a crisis point': Chappell Roan, Shirley Manson and Eli on playing Olivia Rodrigo’s female-only festival

TL;DR

  • Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields festival features an all-female lineup including Chappell Roan, Doechii, Mitski, and Stevie Nicks.
  • The festival aims to foster community and value women's art in a less competitive environment.
  • 100% of net proceeds will be donated to organizations supporting reproductive rights and LGBTQ+ mutual-aid funds.
  • Artists like Shirley Manson view the festival as a critical response to the regression of women's rights globally.
  • Daisy Chain Fields follows in the tradition of female-led festivals like Lilith Fair, addressing gender imbalance in music lineups.

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