British singer Lola Young collapsed onstage during her performance at the All Things Go Festival in New York City on September 27, 2025, shocking fans who had gathered to see the 24-year-old artist. The incident occurred while she was performing her hit “Conceited” from her second album “This Wasn’t Meant for You Anyway,” when she suddenly dropped her microphone and fell backward, prompting immediate assistance from her crew. Young has been vocal about her schizoaffective disorder diagnosis, which includes symptoms of schizophrenia and mood disorders.
Fan videos circulating on social media captured the concerning moment, showing Young appearing visibly uncomfortable before the collapse. The music was quickly stopped as her team rushed to her aid, bringing an abrupt end to what had been an emotionally charged performance. Prior to the incident, Young had acknowledged the audience and expressed her determination to perform despite experiencing difficulties.
The collapse followed a pattern of health concerns, as Young had canceled her scheduled appearance at the We Can Survive concert just one day earlier. In response to the incident, she later posted on Instagram assuring fans she was “doing okay now” while requesting understanding from online critics, asking for a “day off” from negative commentary. The situation highlights the challenges of artistic development while managing health issues as an independent performer.
Young’s manager described the situation as involving protective measures necessary to guarantee her safety, citing ongoing concerns that led to the cancellation of her subsequent performance at the Washington, D.C. stop of the same festival. She later expressed gratitude for fan support through her social media channels while apologizing for the cancellation. The artist referred to dealing with “tricky” days before the performance, suggesting underlying issues had been present prior to her collapse.
The British singer has experienced a meteoric rise to fame with her 2024 viral hit “Messy,” which reached number 1 in multiple countries including the UK and Australia. Her success has earned her prestigious nominations, including Brit Awards in 2021 and 2025, and she recently won the Ivor Novello Award for Rising Star. Young has been exploring sync deals as an alternative revenue stream during her recovery period, licensing her music for television and film productions.
Despite her professional achievements, Young has been open about emotional struggles influencing her recent activities, highlighting the challenges performers face when balancing health concerns with public commitments.
