The competition featured a stacked lineup of artists who carried out all through the day, constructing as much as Rodrigo’s headlining set, the place she welcomed particular visitors Stevie Nicks, Sarah McLachlan, and Alanis Morissette to the stage.
“Earlier than I begin the set, I wished to say just a few thank yous, and I wished to make a extremely thrilling announcement,” Rodrigo informed the gang. “First, I’d love to offer a spherical of applause to all of the unbelievable artists who you noticed carry out at this time. Give it up for Chappell Roan, Mitski, Doechii, Rubbish, Bikini Kill, the Breeders, Santigold, Devon Once more, Die Spitz, Rachel Chinouriri, Eli, Quiet Mild, and Not For Radio. Give it up!”
“I really feel so proud that they’re my friends. And I really feel so fortunate to be a part of a musical group that helps one another and stands up for what’s proper. The truth that they took the day out of their insanely busy schedules to return and do that competition totally free is one thing I’m so grateful for,” she continued.
“Due to that and due to all of you who got here to hang around at this time, I can stand on the stage and say, we’re donating $10 million to 10 unbelievable charities supporting girls and women,” she introduced. “All the organizations Daisy Chain advantages are doing important, inspiring work, and I hope you all get an opportunity to be taught extra about them at this time.”
“I actually imagine that giving girls the instruments to determine their very own futures and reside wholesome lives freed from violence and discrimination is the simplest software we have now at altering the world for the higher,” Rodrigo stated.
“And I don’t know many individuals who characterize that concept greater than Melinda French Gates,” Rodrigo continued. “Melinda is likely one of the most inspiring girls I’ve ever met. She’s devoted her life to empowering girls and women that may in any other case have been forgotten. She’s beneficiant and courageous and has accomplished a lot good on this world.”
“And I’m completely floored as a result of, in addition to being in attendance right here tonight, she’s pledged to double each greenback that we made right here at this time, bringing the grand whole of funds being donated to $20 million!”
“Thanks, Olivia! Have a look at what you may have accomplished! Have a look at what you’ve created,” French Gates stated.
“What I really like about you is that you recognize the actual energy will not be up right here onstage. It’s with everyone there, all of you!” she informed festivalgoers. “When girls and women come collectively to dream and to steer, we modify the world. And so lengthy after the lights go down from this competition, the organizations doing this work will maintain doing it since you all are right here. So thanks for being right here, and thanks, Olivia!”
