Strength, power, and change. Those are three words that reflect the message behind Olivia Rodrigo’s new song ‘Serena Joy’, and the significance of the first ever Daisy Chain Fields Festival.
On August 24th, 2026, GRAMMY Award-winning artist Olivia Rodrigo released her powerful song ‘Serena Joy’ on all streaming platforms and just 5 days later, she and other amazing female musicians lit up the stage at the inaugural Daisy Chain Fields Music Festival. ‘Serena Joy’ and Daisy Chain Fields perfectly transformed the end of August into a celebration for women empowerment, leaving an iconic memory of girlhood that will last forever.
On June 23rd, 2026, Rodrigo announced the all-women lineup festival and discussed all matters Daisy Chain Fields related with Diane Sawyer on Good Morning America. “When I pictured this festival, I had an image in my head of girls sitting underneath a tree, like making little daisy chains,” she said. Daisy chains are a strong example of merging together to build something that is tough and powerful. And whether it was to build a gorgeous crown, a magical ring for fairies, or a simple chain for fun, every girl has a memory of creating a daisy chain. So, not only does the festival name reflect girlhood, friendship and beauty, but it’s also an incredible metaphor for coming together to make a significant and strong change.
And that’s exactly what Rodrigo did with Daisy Chain Fields.
When Daisy Chain Fields was announced, Rodrigo pledged that 100% of the net proceeds from the festival would go towards supporting 10 non-profit organisations that work to create a safer world for women. Among these organisations are those that support and provide resources for reproductive rights, maternal health, economic empowerment, domestic violence prevention, and gender equity. Through the all-women lineup, fans, and committed supporters of the fundraiser, Daisy Chain Fields showed the world how powerful womanhood is. The festival raised $10 million, with Melinda French Gates doubling the amount raised, bringing the total to $20 million. The festival brought together female artists from multiple music genres, proving how strong and important diversity in feminism is. Alongside Rodrigo, the lineup consisted of groundbreaking and legendary stars. This included, Bikini Kill, Chappell Roan, Devon Again, Die Spitz, Doechii, Eli, Garbage, Mitski, Not For Radio, Quiet Light, Rachel Chinouriri, Santigold, and The Breeders. During her set, Rodrigo also brought out Sarah McLachlan, Stevie Nicks and Alanis Morissette as special guests.
The festival was exciting, inclusive, and demonstrated girl power through the musical lineup and display of artworks created by women. Daisy Chain Fields marked the live debut of ‘Serena Joy’, and it’s an anthem for women that will never be forgotten!
So, let’s talk about the newly released single.
‘Serena Joy’ is an upbeat and catchy song that blends elements of synth-pop and post-punk to create a powerful tune. The single was co-written and produced by Dan Nigro, with Mitch McCarthy as the mixing engineer, and Randy Merrill as the mastering engineer. The catchy rhythm keeps listeners attached, but the truth is, it is also so much more than just a pop song.
The song is named after one of the main female characters in Maragret Atwood’s 1985 novel The Handmaid’s Tale and Rodrigo announced through Instagram that a portion of the net proceeds from the single go towards supporting the 10 non-profit organisations for women.
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So, ‘Serena Joy’ as the song title is a valuable and intentional choice that reminds the world to celebrate, empower, and protect women of all minorities. Through thoughtful lyrics, the song is fearless and creates an urgent and intense atmosphere. “If they do it to them, they’ll do it to you,” she sings, directly urging listeners to stand up for each other.
Rodrigo singing ‘Serena Joy’ live for the first time at Daisy Chain Fields is special and momentous. The song’s message combined with the festival’s mission gives women an empowered voice on an international stage. It’s a fierce anthem about protecting women and minorities from harm, and her performance at Daisy Chain Fields symbolises the importance of creating a powerful festival that celebrates women.
‘Serena Joy’ and Daisy Chain Fields are both so important to womanhood and power as a whole. The festival proved that uniting together can create real, important change, while also empowering women through a safe and joyful space.‘Serena Joy’ is an astonishing anthem for feminism and it is a song that people all over the world can connect to. It tells listeners to wake up, make a positive change and be someone a stranger can rely on.
After Daisy Chain Fields wrapped up, Rodrigo wrote on Instagram about how special the event was to her. She said that the Daisy Chain Fields Festival felt like “a collective hope that things can get better and a reminder of how much we really care about people at the end of the day”.
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So, as the first Daisy Chain Fields Festival concludes, let’s continue its legacy and keep repeating the lyrics of ‘Serena Joy’ for the world to hear! Let’s remember that hope, kindness and empowerment go a long way. We are so proud of Rodrigo for achieving her dreams with Daisy Chain Fields, and for proving that something as beautiful as a daisy chain can be so strong, so influential, and can make a meaningful impact.
