Lola Young

Lola Young first made her mark in the music industry when she won the under-16 category of Open Mic UK in 2016, and reached the finals of CBBC's Got What It Takes? She released her debut single in 2019 and has since released several albums including "My Mind Wanders and Sometimes Leaves Completely" (2023), "This Wasn't Meant for You Anyway" (2024), and "I'm Only F**king Myself" (2025). Among her numerous accolades, Young won the Ivor Novello Award for Rising Star, the ASCAP Vanguard Award, and was listed in Forbes 30 Under 30. Her music has appeared on popular platforms such as the John Lewis Christmas advert, EA Sports FC 25 soundtrack, and she has performed on "The Late Late Show with James Corden," "Later... with Jools Holland," and "The Graham Norton Show".

Young's music addresses a variety of themes including relationships, sex, mental health, drug use, and bisexuality. Her open and honest approach to these topics has connected with a wide audience, as demonstrated by the viral success of her single "Messy" on TikTok, which topped several singles charts. Her influences range from Arctic Monkeys to SZA, Joni Mitchell, Prince, Frank Ocean, and Anderson .Paak. Young's impact on the music scene has been recognized with nominations for Best Pop Video at the 2025 UK Music Video Awards and the 2026 Grammy Award for Best New Artist. She has also been a supporting act for Billie Eilish and performed at music festivals such as Coachella.