Lola Young Collapses Mid-Set at NYC Festival, Then Reassures Fans She’s “Doing OK”

27 September 2025

Lola Young during the All Things Go Music Festival on Sept. 27.

British singer Lola Young sparked concern on September 27 when she collapsed onstage during her performance at the All Things Go Music Festival in New York City. The incident occurred in the Forest Hills Stadium while she was singing her track “Conceited.” Medical personnel rushed to her aid and carried her off the stage as fans cheered and offered support.

This dramatic moment followed Lola’s cancellation the day before of a scheduled appearance at Audacy’s We Can Survive concert. Her manager, Nick Shymansky, cited a “sensitive matter” as the reason for pulling her from the lineup. He noted that Lola has been open about her mental health challenges and said that sometimes protective measures are needed.

After the collapse, Lola addressed her audience and followers via social media, posting a message saying, “Hi, for anyone who saw my set at All Things Go today, I am doing OK now. Thank you for all of your support, Lola xxx.” She expressed gratitude for the outpouring of love and concern.

Lola Young has been public about her health for years. At age 17 she was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, a condition combining mood disorder and schizophrenia features. She has spoken candidly about her struggles, the highs and lows of managing her symptoms, and the work she does to stay whole.

She also canceled prior performances earlier in 2025, citing health reasons or internal battles. Those cancellations, coupled with today’s incident, have reignited conversations among fans and observers about the pressures placed on rising artists, especially those who carry clinical diagnoses.

Despite the serious moment, the way the audience rallied to her from cheers to concern underscores the bond artists can build with their fans. In many shared comments, people expressed gratitude that she was able to share the stages she did and prayers that she would recover quickly. Some noted how her openness about mental health had given them permission to talk about their own struggles.

The incident arrives just days after Lola released her third album I’m Only F------ Myself on September 19. Her career had been gaining increasing momentum, partly driven by her 2024 hit “Messy,” which introduced many listeners to her raw, unfiltered voice. That she collapsed at a live show reminds the industry that creativity and vulnerability often occupy the same space.

While no official statement detailing the medical cause of her collapse has been released, the timing and context have led many to view it through the lens of her mental health journey. Whether the collapse was triggered by exhaustion, stress, or another physical reaction remains unknown.

For Lola, this moment is likely to be a turning point one that could influence how she schedules performances, how she communicates with her team, and how openly she lives in public. Already, her post-collapse message indicates she intends to continue, to heal, and to stay connected to her supporters.

In the broader narrative of music and mental health, this event adds another example of the fragility beneath the spotlight. It reminds fans, industry professionals, and artists themselves that success, presence, and vulnerability sometimes collide in unexpected ways.