Daisy Chain Fields, held Saturday, Aug. 29 at Great Park in Irvine, drew crowds who engaged with multiple hands-on activations alongside musical performances, according to the Orange County Register.
The festival featured two stages and numerous creative stations. The Depop Oasis, a resale platform activation, offered customization services for vintage and secondhand clothing including camis, trucker hats, T-shirts and bandanas. Attendees could also receive hair gems or participate in a “flower shower” with fabric blooms. According to Alexis Simmons, U.S. lead for integrated marketing at Depop, the platform partnered with the festival because it aligned with Rodrigo’s mission of creating “a space where joy, creativity and community could kind of come together in one.” Simmons noted that all merchandise at the activation was being donated.
The Etsy Creative Village offered attendees the chance to shop Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields collection and participate in activities including customizing items with patches, buttons and embroidery, creating temporary tattoos, and making junk-journal pages. The collection was made in collaboration with 10 women-owned Etsy shops from around the country. According to the report, Rodrigo’s mission for the festival included giving back to female-owned and founded businesses and charities.
Performances throughout the day featured established and emerging artists. Punk band Bikini Kill, which launched the riot grrrl movement three decades ago, performed songs including “Rebel Girl.” Singer Kathleen Hanna remarked on progress toward the band’s longtime goal of providing safe spaces for women at concerts. The Breeders, a ’90s alt-rock band, performed their hit “Cannonball” alongside deeper cuts. Electronic pop artist Santigold and metal-punk band Die Spitz also performed.
Devon Again, performing under that stage name, was a last-minute replacement after Katseye dropped out due to a member’s sprained ankle. Again, who will open for Rodrigo on her upcoming tour, said she received the call Thursday night to perform at the festival.
The activations drew long lines throughout the afternoon, with some food vendor waits stretching beyond an hour. Despite heat and limited shade, crowds continued moving between performances and creative spaces.
Key facts
- Daisy Chain Fields took place Saturday, Aug. 29 at Great Park in Irvine
- The festival featured two stages and multiple branded activations including Depop and Etsy Creative Village
- Rodrigo’s merchandise collection was created in collaboration with 10 women-owned Etsy shops
- All merchandise at the Depop activation was being donated
- The festival aimed to support female-owned businesses and charities
- Performers included Bikini Kill, The Breeders, Santigold, Die Spitz, and last-minute replacement Devon Again