Chappell Roan Launches U.S. Tour With a $1‑Per‑Ticket Donation to Trans Youth Charities

July 26, 2025
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Grammy-winning pop star Chappell Roan just gave fans even more reason to celebrate: her upcoming pop‑up U.S. tour, Visions of Damsels & Other Dangerous Things, will donate $1 from every ticket sold directly to local trans youth charities in each city she visits. Roan made the announcement on July 25, 2025, alongside details of an eight-show mini-tour hitting New York, Kansas City, and Los Angeles this fall.

The tour kicks off with four concerts at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens from September 20 to 24, followed by two nights at Kansas City’s Museum & Memorial Park (October 3–4), before wrapping up with two shows at Pasadena’s Brookside Golf Club near L.A. (October 10–11).

Ticketing Strategy: Fair, Accessible, and Supportive

Roan has teamed up with Fair AXS, a ticketing system designed to curb scalpers and bots. Fans sign up between July 24–27, and verified buyers get random access links to purchase tickets during early August (August 5–7). Cash App Visa card holders also get a 15% cash-back perk.

More than a logistics update, this reflects Roan’s consistent ethos: creating accessible, fair spaces for fans, while ensuring shows remain affordable, a major concern for emerging artists and queer communities alike.

Why This Pledge Matters

Chappell Roan has long woven activism into her artistry. In 2023 and 2024, she donated a cut of all ticket sales to causes like For the Gworls, a Black trans charity, hired local drag artists at concerts, and actively encouraged fans to engage with queer and trans activist groups in each city the tour hit.

Now, by adding a pledge to give $1 per ticket sold, she’s creating a model where each show directly channels support to trans youth charities in its host city. With tens of thousands of tickets available at venues like Forest Hills (~13,000 capacity), Kansas City (~10,000), and L.A.’s Rose Bowl-style setting, the effort could raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for communities in need.

Roan herself explained:

“We are giving $1 per ticket to organizations dedicated to supporting and providing resources for trans youth in each city <3”.

What This Signals for the Industry

This isn’t just a catchy soundbite, it’s a movement-level moment.

  • Artists setting the tone: Roan’s pledge follows her bold Grammy speech in early 2025, demanding record labels offer living wages and healthcare to developing artists, aligning her activism with financial accountability.
  • Intention meets infrastructure: The use of Fair AXS shows how ethics in touring aren’t limited to donations – ticket access fairness itself becomes part of the message.
  • Local impact, global reach: By directing funds to local charities per city, Chappell is building grassroots relevance rather than generic, lumped donations.

In Summary

Chappell Roan’s fall pop‑up shows are more than concerts, they’re purpose meets performance. With donations tied to ticket sales, equitable ticket access, and a backdrop of digital activism, Roan is reaffirming that pop music can be both joyful and justice-driven.

Tour Dates:

  • Sept 20–24: New York (Forest Hills Stadium)
  • Oct 3–4: Kansas City (Museum & Memorial Park)
  • Oct 10–11: Los Angeles (Brookside Golf Club / Rose Bowl area)

Fans can register for tickets July 24–27 via Fair AXS, keep an eye on your inbox (or spam folder) between August 5–7 for purchase invites. And don’t forget your Cash App Visa to score that 15% refund if you qualify.

This tour isn’t just a showcase, it’s giving back. 💖

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