Lola Young Says She’s ‘Okay Now’ Following Onstage Collapse at All Things Go Festival
Singer-songwriter Lola Young reassured fans she is recovering after collapsing during her performance at the All Things Go music festival in Columbia, Maryland, on Saturday. Young posted to her Instagram story, writng, “I am doing okay now. Thank you for all of your support Lola xxx.”
The incident raises renewed attention to the pressures faced by emerging artists navigating mental health and the demands of touring. Young, who recently released her debut album “I’m Onyl Fucking Myself,” has been open about her struggles with mental health and substance abuse, frequently enough incorporating these themes into her music-most notably in her breakout single “Messy.” Her manager, Nick Shymansky, previously stated he advised Young to cancel a New Jersey performance last week as a “protective measure to keep her safe.”
During her set on Saturday, prior to the collapse, Young addressed having “had a tricky couple of days,” and spoke to the audience about persevering through arduous times. “Sometimes life can realy make you feel like you can’t continue,” she said. “But you know what? Today I woke up and I made the decision to come here, and I wanted to be cool. Sometimes life can throw you lemons, and you just gotta make lemonade.”
The collapse occurred days after a critically acclaimed acoustic performance and discussion at Brooklyn’s National Sawdust, where Young candidly discussed her ongoing challenges. Her new album, released last week, continues this trend of vulnerable and honest songwriting, earning praise from publications like Variety.
As young recovers, the incident underscores the importance of prioritizing artist well-being within the music industry and the ongoing conversation surrounding mental health. Further updates on her condition have not been provided.
