Fyre Festival 2 tickets go on sale for $1,1 million
Disgraced founder Billy McFarland has insisted that Fyre Festival 2 is “real”, unlike its debut edition
Convicted fraudster Billy McFarland, the man behind 2017’s disastrous Fyre Festival, has announced the “real” location and date for the festival’s reboot edition.
On February 24, Fyre announced that the follow-up to the festival’s infamous debut will take place on Isla Mujeres off the coast of Mexico from May 30 - June 2, 2025.
The three-day event will allegedly take place this summer produced by Mexican event promoters Lostnights. The announcement post is prefaced with a note reading: “Fyre Festival 2 is real”.
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“I’m sure many people think I’m crazy for doing this again,” said the disgraced fraudster. “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.”
He continued: “The adventure seekers who trust the vision and take the leap will help make history. Thank you to my partners for the second chance.”
Tickets for Fyre Festival 2 have now been released, with one luxury “prometheus” package – an 8-pax “experience” promising intimate dinners and exclusive excursions – coming in at a cool US$1,1 million.
Elsewhere, other packages for Fyre Festival 2 range from top-end tiers costing US$25,000 down to lower-tiered “general access” tickets, which will still set you back US$1,400 – accommodation is not included.
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Billed as a “three-day escape to the Mexican Caribbean”, Fyre Festival 2 will allegedly provide the “finest local hospitality providers, delivering world-class accommodations and unforgettable experiences”.
Last year, Andy King – an investor who lost US$1 million after the original Fyre Festival ended in disaster – told the BBC that he sees “red flags” for the festival's reboot edition.
“He’s shooting from the hip again,” he said, urging anyone interested in going to “proceed with caution”. He explained: "I'm just seeing a lot of red flags and a lot of red lights. And I feel bad, it saddens me.”
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