Key Takeaways
- Clear subject: British singer Lola Young collapsed on stage in New York in September 2025 and later paused all shows.
- No official medical cause has been announced.
- All upcoming concerts were canceled while she takes time for health.
- Public facts: born January 4, 2001; BRIT School alum; break-through with “Messy” in 2024; new album in September 2025.
- One verified news video is included in the references.
Story & Details
What happened in New York
During the All Things Go festival at Forest Hills Stadium in New York in September 2025, Lola Young fell mid-song while performing “Conceited.” Medical staff helped her off stage. She later told fans she was doing OK and thanked them for support.
The days after
In the days that followed, she canceled the festival’s Washington, D.C., date and then announced that all upcoming shows were off. Her public note said she was going away for a while and needed time to work on herself.
Career in brief
Lola Young was born on January 4, 2001, studied at the BRIT School, and rose fast with the 2024 hit “Messy.” She released the album I’m Only Fking Myself in September 2025. These milestones explain the strong attention to her New York collapse: the audience was growing, and expectations were high.
What is known—and what is not
Reports agree on the place, date, and the song being performed. They also quote her reassurance that she was OK. There is no official public diagnosis linking the collapse to a specific cause. Without that, drawing medical conclusions would be guesswork.
Language tip, very short
When unsure what someone means, a gentle, polite clarification in Dutch culture mirrors the simple English line: “I’m not entirely sure what you mean—could you explain?” The tone matters as much as the words.
Conclusions
This story is simple and human. A young artist fainted on stage, recovered, and then stepped back to protect her health. The facts are public. The cause is not. The pause feels wise. Fans can hold two ideas at once: concern for her wellbeing and hope for her return, whenever she decides.
Selected References
[1] The Guardian — “Lola Young ‘doing OK’ after collapsing on stage at festival in New York.” https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/sep/28/lola-young-collapse-on-stage-festival-new-york
[2] People — “Lola Young Collapses Mid-Performance, Carried Off Stage by Medical Team During N.Y.C. Music Festival.” https://people.com/lola-young-collapses-mid-performance-at-nyc-music-festival-11820118
[3] People — “Lola Young Speaks Out After Collapsing Onstage at N.Y.C. Music Festival.” https://people.com/lola-young-speaks-out-after-collapsing-onstage-at-nyc-music-festival-11820124
[4] Billboard — “Lola Young Collapses Onstage at All Things Go in New York City.” https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/lola-young-collapses-onstage-nyc-concert-all-things-go-1236077195/
[5] Pitchfork — “Lola Young Cancels All Upcoming Shows.” https://pitchfork.com/news/lola-young-cancels-all-upcoming-shows/
[6] Wikipedia — “Lola Young.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lola_Young
[7] BBC News (YouTube) — “Singer Lola Young says she’s ‘doing OK’ after collapsing on stage.” https://www.youtube.com/shorts/hrMUEpsavGY
Appendix
All Things Go
A multi-city music festival; the New York edition takes place at Forest Hills Stadium.
BRIT School
A public performing arts and technology school in London known for music and stage alumni.
Forest Hills Stadium
An outdoor venue in Queens, New York, often used for large concerts.
Lola Young
British singer-songwriter, born January 4, 2001; known for “Messy” (2024) and the 2025 album I’m Only Fking Myself.
“Messy”
A 2024 single that brought broader attention to Lola Young’s songwriting and voice.
Polite clarification (Dutch context)
A brief cultural note: soft, respectful phrasing is valued when asking someone to explain what they meant.
“I’m Only Fking Myself”
Lola Young’s 2025 album, released shortly before the New York incident.
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