Move over, sarcastic and oftentimes degrading t-shirts. At Daisy Chain Fields, feminism is in fashion. Some of the more notable tees and totes carried messages such as: “Heaven knows what a girl can do,” “A life worth fighting for,” “Be a better human” and “The matriarchy would never.”

And true to the fest’s inspiration and intention, pin-back buttons were also all the rage — led by the branding, which was seen on official festival posters and merch and even the event’s two stages. As a result, many in the crowd were partaking in pin swaps, creating a new take on friendship bracelet trading.

With her Y2K-inspired style complementing the colorful streaks in her hair, the charismatic pop singer kicked off the festival at the Dandelion main stage with an energetic set featuring breakout hit “Girl of Your Dreams” and “F–k the DJ.”

But it wasn’t just her performance that started the day off right — it was her activism, too. On theme with the festival, Eli announced she would be donating a portion of her record advance, reading a journal entry from her phone to offer a glimpse into the beliefs behind her decision. “I do not wish to impress you, nor do I want to prove a point amongst my past critics of the unethical and inhumane nature of billionaires possessing more than half the wealth of the entire world,” she read. “Everyone without their basic human needs met — healthcare, shelter, food, freshwater, emotional and mental wellbeing — this journal entry is to show you my fundamental belief that we must redistribute wealth.”

As one of the first artists to take the Marigold Stage, English artist Rachel Chinouriri used her set to give fans a taste of what’s to come, asking if they wanted to hear a new song. After an enthusiastic response, she rewarded them with “AAAHHH,” a new track from her upcoming second album,I think I spoke too soon, out Oct. 16. She shared it’s largely about her 20s and “realizing I can become whoever I want to be.”

Bringing the heat from beginning to end, Chinouriri maintained an infectious level of energy throughout the set, barely giving herself a moment to slow down. Her constant movement, powerful vocals and genuine connection with the audience made the performance feel effortless and electric — and an early standout of the day overall.

After dropping out of the festival earlier this week due to member Megan spraining her ankle during rehearsals, KATSEYE still made a point of showing up how they could. Just after 1 p.m. on the Dandelion main stage, members Yoonchae, Lara and Megan appeared, much to the crowd’s surprise. “We’re so disappointed that we can’t perform today on stage, but my ankle is on hiatus,” shared Megan. “But our hearts are definitely not.”

“We’re sending all of our love to Olivia and this beautiful community that she built at Daisy Chain Fields. We’re so happy to be here and show as much support as we can,” she continued. “Thank you for letting us be a small part of this.”

The three then welcomed Baby2Baby representatives on stage — keeping in line with the day’s run of show where various performers were introduced by representatives from each nonprofit partner — who then introduced alternative pop artist Devon Again who was booked in place of KATSEYE.

Following an introduction from members of KATSEYE and reps from Baby2Baby, Devon Again immediately expressed her gratitude for being added to the lineup. “I’m so honored to be here,” she told the crowd more than once. As for how it went down?

“Olivia called me on Thursday night and I said, ‘duh b—h!’”

Santigold’s set was everything a longtime fan of the artist would hope for considering a good portion of the setlist spotlighted hits off her 2008 acclaimed self-titled debut album (“L.E.S. Artistes,” “Shove It,” “Lights Out”) and second set Master of My Make-Believe (“Disparate Youth,” “Go!”). Even better? The songs seemed to spark as much joy for Santigold as they did for the crowd.

And early into the set she mused on what brought her here: “I can’t believe she pulled this s–t off; this is amazing,” she said referring to Olivia and her fest. “This is most important; if it weren’t for women none of us would be here. We do know this right?!”

After delivering a speech about how U.S government doesn’t “give a s–t,” lead singer Kathleen Hanna explains that “it makes it hard for me sometimes to have a good time because it’s hard to turn it off…and I was thinking that on my way here what a gift we have to be able to play for you. What a gift Olivia has given all of us with this festival.”

The crowd gave their own gift in return: their full attention. “This is most engaged audience I have ever seen in my life,” Hannah later remarked after telling stories that inspired their song “Feels Blind.”

Fortunately she’s never short on stories or wisdom — especially when audience is so attentive. Near set’s end she shared this simple instruction: “I’m 57; keep teaching those older than you,” she said. “Don’t give up; if you’re cis white male tell your friends stop treating women like shit.”

After gently laying down some house rules — “Identify security people around you,” “If you feel faint no shame just sit down where you are,” “If you have sunscreen please apply it” — Mitski delivered a gorgeous set that offered calming respite from high energy and higher heat up until that point.

Halfway through she couldn’t help but reflect on how “this was such good idea,” before sharing how ended up on bill: “Olivia called me on my cell phone personally; will you do this? Big festival benefiting women and girls? ‘Yeah I’ll find time.’”

“I feel like we should do this every year,” Mitski continued. “We’ll get say we were at first ever Daisy Chains.”

Doechii performed as if someone forgot tell her she was doing it free charge; as her set brought big staging (with riser LED screen) even bigger stage presence complete intense choreography head-to-toe hot pink body paint — in name girl power most certainly. The singer rapper didn’t just put own time energy into show but also checkbook; result was set worthy headlining festival like Coachella especially when factor in starry collabs sprinkled setlist sans featured artists (“ExtraL” Jennie; “Girl get up” SZA; “Swamp B—es” Rico Nasty) way which Doechii can brilliantly reimagine hits stage like turning “Anxiety” into rock epic felt right home at fest like this.

After joking that Garbage probably only band screw up their set (they had restart song after having some technical difficulties), lead vocalist Shirley Manson joke turned moment into lesson for nieces nephews crowd: “You can f–k up fall flat face front thousands people life goes on it’s all good,” she said.

She later revisited idea speaking younger fans crowd assuring them all “be exactly who want be when you’re yourself when you’re truth teller find your people live well urge everybody enjoy your weird self.”

And if anyone doubting advice knew how shut down: “I just turned sixty know what talking about.”