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Sophie Clarke: Lola Young is the latest example of how the music industry lets its stars burn out
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Irish News
Chances are, whether intentionally or not, you have heard ‘Messy’ by Croydon-born singer/songwriter Lola Young.
Read more: Lola Young cancels gigs to ‘go away for a while’ days after collapsing on stageLola Young (Isabel Infantes/PA)The latter has since prompted Young to take a step back from live performances, pulling the plug on her upcoming tour.
For those already managing addiction, mental health challenges or the weight of expectation, the dangers are obvious.
It was hardly a career-defining setback, yet in an industry where ‘the show must go on’, the decision to prioritise health over performance felt unusual.
Read more: Robbie Williams says he has ‘inside Tourette’s’ and is an ‘Olympian at masking’In her statement, Young asked for a “second chance” when she returns.