A two-day festival organised by Chappell Roan has raised $2 million for her Midwest Princess Project, which supports trans youth and LGBTQ+ communities in the United States. The event brought music, drag and community groups together at California’s Shrine Auditorium, turning a lively celebration into a major boost for the charity’s work.
A festival with a $2 million impact
The Super Graphic Spectacular raised $2 million for the Midwest Princess Project, according to the event’s organisers. Held over two days at Los Angeles’ Shrine Auditorium, it marked the charity’s first anniversary and brought a sizeable fundraising milestone to a party atmosphere. [4]
The festival’s net proceeds will support the organisation’s next phase of work. Its official project site describes a focus on backing trans youth and LGBTQ+ communities in the US, putting the money behind the people the event was designed to celebrate. [3]
Music, drag and community shared the bill
This wasn’t simply a run of concerts. The programme included a block party, food trucks, drag performers, DJ sets, a costume contest and appearances from local LGBTQ+ organisations, with comedian and podcaster Caleb Hearon hosting. [4]
Artists on the bill included Lola Young, MUNA, Caroline Polachek and Tinashe, alongside drag king Sweaty Eddie. The varied line-up made room for pop fans, performers and community groups in the same space, rather than treating the charitable cause as an afterthought. [5]
Christina Aguilera delivered a surprise duet
One of the festival’s most memorable moments came when Christina Aguilera joined Roan on stage for a duet of “Beautiful”. The performance, backed by piano, gave the event a quieter, more reflective note amid its full-on festival energy. [6]
It was the kind of surprise that can turn a good live show into the story people carry home. But the evening’s bigger achievement was the sum raised, with the guest appearance adding sparkle to an event whose purpose extended well beyond the stage. [5], [6]
The project’s first year brought a striking leap
The festival’s fundraising total is more than three times the $592,601 the Midwest Princess Project reported raising in 2025. That comparison highlights how quickly the project has grown, though a single event’s result shouldn’t be mistaken for a full picture of its longer-term impact. [2], [3]
For supporters, the practical question is what comes next: how the funds will be directed, and which communities and programmes will benefit. The project’s official site is the place to follow its work and updates as that next chapter takes shape. [3]
Roan has made trans allyship part of her public voice
Roan has spoken openly about supporting trans people. At the 2025 Grammy Awards, she said trans joy needed protecting, and credited trans girls as part of the foundation of her success in pop music. [7]
She had also pledged a portion of her 2025 summer tour ticket sales to trans organisations before launching the Midwest Princess Project. The festival offers a visible example of how an artist can turn public support into a fundraising effort, while keeping the communities at its heart in the spotlight. [1]
It's a joyful milestone, and the next measure will be the support the project can deliver beyond the festival.
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