Singer Lola Young delivered an unannounced performance at Reading Festival on the closing day, taking to the Grid stage to perform material from her catalog including the chart-topping track Messy and One Thing. The set represents a significant milestone in her gradual comeback to live performance.
Young had withdrawn from public appearances following an on-stage collapse in September of last year. She subsequently cancelled all scheduled performances and entered treatment for drug dependency, later disclosing in an interview that addiction had affected her for an extended period. She also pulled out of a scheduled Reading Festival slot due to scheduling conflicts.
Since resuming her performing career, Young has taken a measured approach to her return. She began with a London show in March and has continued with select performances, including a slot at Electric Picnic Festival in the Republic of Ireland on Saturday. She released the single From Down Here in May but has not yet announced plans for a new full-length album.
The Reading Festival concluded its programming on Sunday with additional headline acts including Florence + The Machine, Chase & Status, Loyle Carner, and Kneecap. The festival’s sister site in Leeds also wrapped up its final day with performances from Raye and Dave.
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