Lola Young is taking time to rest and recover after collapsing onstage during a recent performance in New York City.
On Sunday (Sept. 28), the 24-year-old South London singer announced through social media that she would be canceling her scheduled performance at the All Things Go music music festival in Washington, D.C., set for later that evening at the Merriweather Post Pavilion.
The announcement came just one day after Young collapsed mid-song during her Saturday night (Sept. 27) set at All Things Go at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens, New York.
“I’m sorry to confirm that I won’t be playing all things go in DC today,” Young wrote on Instagram. “I love this job and I never take my commitments and audience for granted so I’m sorry to those who will be disappointed by this.”
She added, “I hope you’ll all give me another chance in the future. Thank you to all those who listen and care. To all the people that love to be mean online, pls give me a day off.”
Following her post, fellow artists and fans flooded the comments with messages of support. Kehlani wrote, “Get better sweetie pie. take all the time u need!!!!” while Aurora added, “I am so happy to see these comments … I’m so glad you’re doing what’s right for YOU, it’s very easy to forget when you feel so much responsibility … much love and hugs to the end of the world.”
Young’s onstage collapse occurred Saturday during a live performance of her 2023 single “Conceited.” Midway through the song, she appeared to pause to communicate with her keyboardist but collapsed before reaching them. Security and members of her team rushed to assist, surrounding her onstage. She remained on the ground for roughly 30 to 45 seconds before being carried off.
Later that day, Young reassured fans through an Instagram Story. “For anyone who saw my set at all things go today, I am doing okay now,” she wrote. “Thank you for all of your support.”
The incident followed another last-minute cancellation two days earlier (Sept. 26), when Young was pulled from Audacy’s We Can Survive concert at New Jersey’s Prudential Center. Her manager, Nick Shymansky, shared an update at the time, citing a “sensitive matter.”
“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,” Shymansky wrote on Instagram. “She is an incredible person and always takes her fans, career and performances seriously. I can only send huge apologies for the inconvenience caused.”
See Young’s addressing the All Things Go D.C. cancellation on Instagram below.
