Lola Young, the 24-year-old British pop sensation whose meteoric rise to fame has captivated audiences worldwide, has announced she is canceling all upcoming performances and events for the foreseeable future. The decision, shared with fans via social media on September 30, 2025, comes just days after a dramatic onstage collapse at the All Things Go music festival in New York City, an incident that has sparked widespread concern and support across the music industry.
Young, best known for her chart-topping single "Messy," which peaked at number one in the United Kingdom, Australia, Belgium, Croatia, Ireland, and Israel in 2024, was slated to embark on an ambitious international tour this fall. The run was set to include dates in the UK, US, Mexico, and Canada, with high-profile stops such as the Palace Theatre in St. Paul and The Pinnacle in Nashville. But all those plans have now been abruptly shelved.
"I'm going away for a while. It pains me to say I have to cancel everything for the foreseeable future," Young wrote in a heartfelt Instagram post on Tuesday. "Thank you for all the love and support. I'm so sorry to let anyone down who has bought a ticket to see me, it hurts me more than you know. Obviously you will be entitled to a full refund. I really hope you'll give me a second chance once I've had some time to work on myself and come back stronger." According to BBC, the message struck a chord with fans, many of whom responded with an outpouring of encouragement and understanding.
The announcement followed a harrowing scene at the All Things Go festival on September 27, where Young, in the midst of performing her song "Conceited," appeared visibly uncomfortable before stumbling and fainting backwards on stage. Videos circulating on social media show her mouthing that she felt faint, moments before she collapsed. Crew members rushed to her aid and carried her offstage, while the next artist, Remi Wolf, reassured the audience, "That was really fing scary. My friend Lola is backstage, and she is okay." (The Tennessean)
Earlier in her set, Young had confided in the crowd about recent struggles. "Sometimes life can really make you feel like you can't continue, but you know what, today I woke up and I made the decision to come here," she said. "And I wanted to be cool... and sometimes life can throw you lemons, and you just gotta make lemonade." The candor and vulnerability resonated with many fans, some of whom later praised her for performing despite personal challenges.
Young's collapse came at the end of what she described as a "tricky couple of days." Her manager, Nick Shymansky—who previously managed Amy Winehouse—had canceled her appearance at Audacy's We Can Survive concert in New Jersey just a day before, citing the need to take "protective measures to keep her safe." As Shymansky explained on social media, "Lola is very open about her mental health and there are very occasionally days when myself and my team have to take protective measures to keep her safe. She is an incredible person and always takes her fans, career, and performances seriously. I can only send huge apologies for the inconvenience caused." (BBC, The Tennessean)
After her collapse, Young quickly reassured fans that she was recovering. "Hi, for anyone who saw my set at All Things Go today, I am doing OK now," she posted. "Thank you for all of your support." Despite her efforts to push through adversity, the toll of relentless touring and personal battles became too great to ignore.
The impact of Young's decision rippled across the industry. Ticket holders for her canceled shows, including those who purchased through AXS or by phone, will automatically receive refunds within 30 days, as confirmed by venues such as First Avenue and The Pinnacle. The abrupt halt to the "I'm Only Fing Myself" tour, which was to promote her third studio album released earlier this month, left many fans disappointed but largely sympathetic.
Young's openness about her health challenges has been a hallmark of her public persona. In a recent interview with The Guardian, she discussed her diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder—a condition marked by symptoms of schizophrenia and mood disorders—as well as her ongoing battle with cocaine addiction. "It's been a struggle — I've definitely had to work on some internal healing while grappling with touring and stuff," she said. "It teaches you a lot, being addicted to substances. It makes you more empathetic about other people that have gone through that. It's just a constant journey." She added, "A lot of people don't have the privilege of being able to do that. A lot of people suffer from addiction, and a lot of people are in that personal journey (to recovery). Anyone who knows that feeling will know it's not linear, it's always up and down, but it's down to dysregulation of dopamine."
Young's candor has inspired both fans and fellow artists. Since her announcement, prominent musicians like Hayley Kiyoko, Tinashe, and Portugal. The Man have voiced their support. Even before this recent episode, Young had faced difficulties adjusting to the pressures of fame. In April 2025, she vomited on stage during a performance at Coachella—a moment she later attributed to the stresses of touring and her personal health struggles.
Despite the setbacks, Young's career has been marked by remarkable achievements. Her breakout single "Messy" not only topped charts in multiple countries but also made her the youngest British artist to achieve a number one single since Dave in 2022, and the youngest British woman to do so since Dua Lipa in 2017 (BBC). She has accumulated three UK top 40 singles and one top 10 album. Earlier this week, she was nominated for the UK Music Video Award's best pop music video category for "One Thing," a track from her latest album.
For now, Young is focused on recovery. In her own words, "I really hope you'll give me a second chance once I've had some time to work on myself and come back stronger." The music world, it seems, is rooting for her return—stronger, healthier, and ready to take the stage once more.
