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Lola Young Collapses Onstage at N.Y.C. Festival a Day After Canceling Prudential Center Show

The 24-year-old later told fans she was doing OK following treatment by medics.

Overview

  • Young fell mid-song during “Conceited” at the All Things Go Music Festival at Forest Hills Stadium and was carried off by medical staff as the crowd cheered.
  • Before the collapse, she told the audience she had “a couple of tricky days” and had decided to perform despite recent difficulties.
  • Her manager had canceled her scheduled appearance at Audacy’s We Can Survive at the Prudential Center the previous day, citing a “sensitive matter” and protective measures tied to her mental health.
  • Young has previously disclosed a diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder and has recently been promoting new music, including her hit “Messy.”
  • Festival and artist representatives did not immediately provide further details about the incident, though Young posted an Instagram Story saying she was doing OK.