Lola Young Health Update: Singer opens up about condition after on-stage collapse at New York Festival

English pop singer Lola Young, best known for her breakout hit Messy and recent single One Thing, reassured fans about her health after a frightening incident during her performance at the All Things Go Music Festival in New York on Saturday night. The 24-year-old artist collapsed on stage midway through her set, prompting concern among fans and fellow performers.

Collapse During Performance

The incident occurred while Young was performing Conceited from her second studio album This Wasn't Meant for You Anyway. Eyewitness footage circulating on social media showed the singer pacing slowly and struggling to maintain her usual high-energy stage presence. Moments later, she gestured toward the wings as if signaling distress before collapsing backwards.

Medical staff rushed in immediately, carrying her backstage for urgent attention. Young had performed four songs from her latest album I’m Only Fing Myself* — including Spiders, F Everyone*, Dealer, and Walk All Over You — before the collapse.

Statement and Health Update

Less than an hour later, Young addressed worried fans through her Instagram story. “Hi, for anyone who saw my set at All Things Go today, I am doing OK now. Thank you for all of your support,” she wrote, signing off with love and gratitude, as per a report by Radio Times.

Earlier in the set, the singer admitted to the audience that she had been through a “tricky couple of days,” adding: “Sometimes life can really make you feel like you can’t continue. But today I woke up and made the decision to come here. Sometimes life throws you lemons, and you just gotta make lemonade.”

Her candid words drew a wave of support from fans and fellow artists alike.

Fellow Artists Voice Support

Fellow festival performer Remi Wolf, known for her track Cinderella, paused her own set to update the crowd. “That was really f***** scary. My friend Lola is backstage, and she is okay,”* she told fans.

Similarly, rapper Doechii rallied the audience to cheer for Young, saying: “She’s an incredibly talented artist. She wasn’t feeling well tonight, but I’m so glad you guys were there to support her. Let’s wish her the best, OK everybody?”

Recent Setbacks

Just a night before the New York festival, Young had pulled out of her scheduled performance at Audacy’s We Can Survive concert, citing a “sensitive matter,” as revealed by her manager Nick Shymansky.

The singer has been open about personal struggles in recent years. In an interview earlier this month, she reflected on her battle with sobriety after checking into rehab in 2023. “It’s been a struggle — I’ve had to work on some internal healing while grappling with touring,” she told The Guardian.

Acknowledging her journey with addiction and ADHD, Young added: “Anyone who knows that feeling will know it’s not linear — it’s always up and down. But I feel very grateful and appreciative to have had access to support.”

Rising Career Despite Challenges

Despite setbacks, Lola Young’s career has been marked by rapid success. Messy became the most-streamed song by a British artist worldwide earlier this year, propelling her into the mainstream.

She recently released her new album I’m Only F**ing Myself*, which has already drawn critical attention. A graduate of the Brit School in 2018, Young was discovered by Amy Winehouse’s former manager Nick Shymansky and signed her first record deal at 18.

In 2024, she won The Ivors Rising Star Award and has earned nominations for both Best Album and Best Song Musically. With three UK Top 40 singles and one Top 10 album to her name, Young is regarded as one of Britain’s most promising young talents.

FAQs

What happened to Lola Young at the New York festival?

Lola Young collapsed on stage during her set at the All Things Go Music Festival in New York on September 27, 2025, while performing her song Conceited.

How is Lola Young’s health now?

Lola Young confirmed via Instagram shortly after the incident that she is “doing OK now” and thanked fans for their support.