Stunning completely nobody: Fyre Competition 2 shouldn’t be occurring.
Organizers for the fest introduced that it had been “postponed” in a message despatched to ticket holders Wednesday, April 16, per ABC News.
“The occasion has been postponed and a brand new date will likely be introduced,” the message learn. “We’ve got issued you a refund. As soon as the brand new date is introduced, at the moment, you possibly can repurchase if it really works to your schedule.”
The precise causes for the postponement are unclear, and a rep for the fest didn’t instantly return a request for remark. Fyre Fest 2 was imagined to happen Could 30 to June 2 on Isla Mujeres in Mexico, with tickets happening sale in February (regardless of pushback from native officers).
The sequel to the disastrous 2017 festival — which landed founder and organizer Billy McFarland in jail on fraud fees — was set to supply attendees “boundary-pushing excursions by day” and “intimate beach-side performances at evening.” The lineup was set to characteristic “worldwide and native expertise,” however no artists have been ever introduced.
McFarland beforehand pleaded guilty to fraud charges associated to the disastrous first Fyre Festival and was released from prison in 2022 after serving lower than 4 years.
Unfazed by his punishment, McFarland announced Fyre Fest 2 in August 2023, placing tickets on sale to gullible festivalgoers earlier than he even detailed the date, location, or lineup. “Guys, that is your likelihood to get in,” McFarland stated on the finish of the clip. “That is every little thing I’ve been working in direction of — let’s fucking go.”
The 2023 sequel didn’t occur, clearly. Then, earlier this 12 months, McFarland reemerged with imprecise plans for a 2025 Fyre Fest 2, this time with a date and potential places in Mexico: Isla Mujeres — whose vacationer board denied the fest was occurring there, and Playa Del Carmen, whose authorities additionally said that no Fyre Fest 2 was planned.
But, tickets once more went on sale, with “Ignite” and “Fuego” packages starting from $1,100 to $5,000 (neither supplied airfare or lodging; “There are dozens of accommodations and lots of rental villas obtainable in Playa Del Carmen,” organizers instructed), whereas the “Phoenix” bundle was priced at $25,000.
McFarland claimed that the occasion had 1,800 confirmed friends and that its lineup would characteristic rappers, DJs, pilots, creators, and athletes, however didn’t share who would truly be attending.
“I’m certain many individuals suppose I’m loopy for doing this once more,” McFarland stated on the time. “However I really feel I’d be loopy to not do it once more. After years of reflection and now considerate planning, the brand new workforce and I’ve wonderful plans for Fyre 2.”
From Rolling Stone US.
