Photo: Billy McFarland | By Benjamin Lee, The Guardian | Tickets to the second Fyre festival have gone on sale this week, promising a more successful experience than the first, which was the subject of a lawsuit. The infamous first edition was a headline-making disaster in 2017 after guests discovered that their luxury experience was a sham with inadequate accommodation, a lack of organization and music acts pulling out. It was later referred to as “closer to The Hunger Games … than Coachella”.
Its founder, Billy McFarland, described by Vanity Fair as “the poster boy for millennial scamming”, was convicted of fraud and sentenced to six years in prison. He was later released after less than four years. A New York court also awarded $7,220 each to 277 attendees.
“I’m sure many people think I’m crazy for doing this again,” McFarland said in a statement. “But I feel I’d be crazy not to do it again. After years of reflection and now thoughtful planning, the new team and I have amazing plans for Fyre 2. The adventure seekers who trust the vision and take the leap will help make history.”
The sequel is set to take place on Isla Mujeres in Quintana Roo, Mexico, with tickets going for $1,400 and up to $1.1m. When speaking about the highest-priced package, McFarland has said: “You will be on a boat, have the luxury yachts that we partner with who will be docked and parked outside the island.”
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https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/25/fyre-festival-2-tickets
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Photo: Billy McFarland