British singer-songwriter Lola Young experienced a worrying moment during her set at the All Things Go Music Festival in Forest Hills Stadium, New York City, when she collapsed onstage while performing her 2023 single “Conceited.” The incident occurred on Saturday evening (September 27), leaving fans shocked and concerned as medical staff rushed to assist her.
Young, 24, powered through four songs from her latest album I’m Only F—ing Myself, including “Spiders,” “F— Everyone,” “Dealer,” and “Walk All Over You,” before abruptly falling backward midway through “Conceited.” According to eyewitnesses, the south London artist appeared flushed and emotional during the set, pausing briefly to communicate with her keyboardist moments before collapsing.
Medical personnel swiftly surrounded Young, who remained down for approximately 30–45 seconds before being carried offstage. Despite the alarming scene, she later took to Instagram Stories to provide an update, writing: “Hi, for anyone who saw my set at All Things Go today, I am doing okay now. Thank you for all of your support, Lola xxx.”
A Difficult Few Days
The collapse came just one day after Young canceled her scheduled appearance at Audacy’s We Can Survive concert in Newark, citing a “sensitive matter.” Her manager, Nick Shymansky, shared an Instagram Story explaining the decision, stating: “Lola is very open about her mental health, and there are very occasionally days where myself and my team have to take protective measures to keep her safe.”
Before taking the stage at All Things Go, Young addressed her recent struggles with the audience. “Sometimes life can really make you feel like you can’t continue,” she admitted. “But you know what? Today I woke up and I made the decision to come here, and I wanted to be cool … Sometimes life can throw you lemons, and you just gotta make lemonade.”
Her vulnerability resonated deeply with the crowd, many of whom erupted into applause as she was helped offstage following her collapse.
Support from Fellow Artists
Later in the evening, fellow performers expressed solidarity with Young during their sets. Remi Wolf, who performed immediately after Young, reassured the audience, saying: “That was really f*ing scary. My friend Lola is backstage, and she is okay.”
Headliner Doechii also gave a heartfelt shoutout to Young, telling the crowd: “She’s an incredibly talented artist, and she wasn’t feeling well tonight. I’m so glad you guys were there to support her and hold her up. Let’s wish her the best, OK everybody? Say, ‘We love you, Lola!’ I want her to hear that and I want her to feel that.”
A Journey of Resilience
This incident follows Young’s candid reflections on her personal challenges earlier this month. In an interview with The Guardian, she opened up about her battle with sobriety after checking into rehab last year to address drug addiction. “It’s been a struggle—I’ve definitely had to work on some internal healing while grappling with touring and stuff,” she said. “Anyone who knows that feeling will know it’s not linear; it’s always up and down.”
Young, who rose to fame with hits like “Messy” and earned a Brit Award nomination for Rising Star in 2021, has consistently used her platform to discuss mental health and self-discovery. Diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder at age 17, she has described the condition as life-changing but emphasized that it fuels her creativity rather than defines her.
Upcoming Performances
Despite the setback, Young is expected to resume live shows in October, with dates planned in Manchester and London before heading to North America in November. Fans worldwide are sending messages of love and support, celebrating her resilience and courage.
As Young continues to navigate her journey, her determination to connect with audiences—even amid adversity—reminds us why she remains one of pop music’s most compelling voices. Here’s wishing her a speedy recovery and continued strength moving forward.
Lola Young collapsed mid-performance at the All Things Go Music Festival in New York City on September 27, 2025.