Fyre Festival 2

[CivilDiscourse]

So, if you aren't familiar with Fyre Festival, it was a scam/horribly mismanaged music festival in 2017 that bilked influencers and the rich out of lots of money, left them in hurricane shelter tents, and had white bread and cheese sandwiches with a small lettuce salad as food. Apparently there were a number of red flags that were ignored, and fools and their money were soon parted.

The organizer went to prison over it.


Well, he's out of prison, organizing a NEW festival, called Fyre Festival 2.

Fool me once....

Anyone who spends money by giving it to the same person, for essentially the same promises KNOWING about the first festival....they honestly deserve whatever scam and hardships come their way this time.

[Sparko]

I watched a documentary of it o Netflix
https://www.netflix.com/title/81035279

I agree that nobody should trust him again. In fact, I think he should be legally barred from even trying.

Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/fyre-festival-2-mexican-city-officials-refute-billy-mcfarlands-claims-lineup-yet-to-be-announced/articleshow/119985345.cms?from=mdr

Mexican city Playa del Carmen’s city hall has denied that the infamous Fyre Festival 2 will be taking place in the area. Their statement contradicted recent claims by organiser Billy McFarland. In an official statement on April 3, officials declared that no event with the Fyre Festival name was registered or planned in the municipality.

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[CivilDiscourse]

I watched a documentary of it o Netflix
https://www.netflix.com/title/81035279

I agree that nobody should trust him again. In fact, I think he should be legally barred from even trying.

Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/fyre-festival-2-mexican-city-officials-refute-billy-mcfarlands-claims-lineup-yet-to-be-announced/articleshow/119985345.cms?from=mdr

Mexican city Playa del Carmen’s city hall has denied that the infamous Fyre Festival 2 will be taking place in the area. Their statement contradicted recent claims by organiser Billy McFarland. In an official statement on April 3, officials declared that no event with the Fyre Festival name was registered or planned in the municipality.

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Honestly.....anyone who DOES trust him again, deserves whatever happens.

[Sparko]

Honestly.....anyone who DOES trust him again, deserves whatever happens.

But they have a flashy website!!!

Tickets start at $1,400 up to $25,000

[CivilDiscourse]

But they have a flashy website!!!

Tickets start at $1,400 up to $25,000

I've heard there are some influencers who might be going KNOWING that it'll likely flop, and that it'll be good for content. Maybe a smart business decision.....maybe a cartel's wet dream.

[rogue06]

But they have a flashy website!!!

Tickets start at $1,400 up to $25,000

I'll buy $1000 worth of bacon for a $1400 ticket which I'm sure you could quickly resell and make a tidy $400 profit

Or sit on until the tickets sell out and scalp it for even more

[Sparko]

I've heard there are some influencers who might be going KNOWING that it'll likely flop, and that it'll be good for content. Maybe a smart business decision.....maybe a cartel's wet dream.

Netflix will be there most likely. Hoping for a Fyre 2 documentary.

It is supposed to happen at the end of May and he doesn't have the place or the talent lined up yet as far as I can tell. Even if he is sincerely trying to do it correct this time, I don't see anyone trusting him enough to rent him space or sign up to be the talent, much less buy tickets to be there.
I think part of his sentence should have been he never try to be involved in any sort of festival bigger than a 10 year old's birthday party with clowns.

[Sparko]

I'll buy $1000 worth of bacon for a $1400 ticket which I'm sure you could quickly resell and make a tidy $400 profit

Or sit on until the tickets sell out and scalp it for even more

You are on Fyre my friend!

[Sparko]

Source: https://loudwire.com/billy-mcfarland-responds-mexico-fyre-fest-2-does-not-exist/

Fyre Festival founder Billy McFarland has issued a public statement after claims by Mexican officials this week that they had not been contacted about staging the recently announced event.
In his video posting on Instagram, McFarland claimed that the second Fyre Festival is indeed "real," and he addressed several of the concerns that have been brought up including the fact that there's a partner team behind putting on the event, there there are arranged accommodations and that there is talent already on board.

What Mexican Officials Recently Said About Fyre Fest 2

Earlier this week, The Guardian published an article in which they spoke with Isla Mujeres tourism directorate Edgar Gasca, who claimed, "We have no knowledge of this event, nor contact with any person or any company about it. For us, this is an event that does not exist."
Among Gasca's claims, he stated that he had spoken with the minister for tourism in Quintana Roo and also reached out to hotels that Fyre Festival had listed on their website and learned that neither had been contacted about the festival.
He then added, “I think they thought they would just announce it and see if it got traction, then ask for the permits halfway down the path. It’s a bit of a naive way to think.”
“This festival is not going to happen. There are red flags all over the place," commented Garza, who then cited that the festival website offers coordinates for the event that will take you to the ocean in between Cancun and Isla Mujeres when entered into Google Maps.
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In addition, the local government of Isla Mujeres issued a public statement through their social media that no person or company had requested permits for the festival or any other Municipal Government departments.
This comes after the events of the initial Fyre Festival. The concert never even got off the ground at all. In the end, the non-festivities amounted only to the now-infamous photo of a cheese sandwich presented to attendees in place of the "authentic island cuisine experience" they were promised. Some attendees were left stranded on the islands. After the event, multiple lawsuits were filed.

What Fyre Fest 2 Officials + Billy McFarland Have Said

The Guardian article came with a rebuttal to the Mexican officials claiming to have no knowledge of the event. “We’re producing a highly exclusive, boutique and sustainable experience for FYRE Festival 2, set for May 30 - June 2, 2025,” said Fyre Fest 2 producers Lostnights in their statement to The Guardian “Fyre Festival 2 has secured top-tier private venues and hotels in partnership with our local allies who have established communications with the corresponding authorities to ensure full compliance and flawless execution.”
“We’re producing a highly exclusive, boutique and sustainable experience for FYRE Festival 2, set for May 30 - June 2, 2025,” said Fyre Fest 2 producers Lostnights in their statement to The Guardian “Fyre Festival 2 has secured top-tier private venues and hotels in partnership with our local allies who have established communications with the corresponding authorities to ensure full compliance and flawless execution.”
As for McFarland, he provided a point-by-point video response through both his own and the festival's Instagram accounts.
He started by suggesting that after his interview about Fyre 2 on The Today Show last week, he's seen his comments "shared, retold, twisted and covered by journalists from all over the world," so he decided to address all the questions directly.
"First, Fyre 2 is real," stated McFarland right up front.
"Second, we have incredible partners leading the festival. They're in charge of all the logistics, productions and operations. This includes an incredible production team in Mexico who does not F around. There is no way they would ever take on a fake festival," he added, while discussing that there is more than just him involved in the event.
"Three, we have accommodations. Naturally, this is a huge point of emphasis given the issues surrounding Fyre 1. Our accommodations include contracts with a number of villas, yachts and hotels," he added.
"It also includes two hotels that were contacted by the media and in response gave misleading statements saying they've never heard of Fyre and they aren't working with us. After hearing this, I asked my team to terminate those contracts and to focus on the hotels and other partners that are eager to work with and support Fyre," revealed the Fyre founder referring to the report from Mexican officials stating that hotels listed were unaware of the festival.
"Four, we have talent. Artists, athletes and other performers are on board and scheduled for Fyre 2," he continued.
As for his own past that included spending a jail sentence after pleading guilty to charges of wire fraud related to the first Fyre Festival, McFarland assured, "Five, restitution is being paid. Since being released 30 months ago, I've made 40 payments to restitution. I've also made it my mission to do more than [is] legally required. Part of this has been giving a large percentage of Fyre 2's budget and profits directly to restitution."

Looking to further inspire confidence about the upcoming event, he continued, "Six, my partners and I have remained in communication with local and state government to ensure full compliance and a successful event that benefits the local economy, shares the beauty of the Mexican Caribbean with the world and helps make right for all the wrongs."
He then concluded, "Seven, Fyre 2 is moving forward and we are moving forward with full integrity. From now on, updates will come directly from me. I look forward to continuing to work with my great partners to bring the vision of Fyre to life and to help make right for all the wrongs. If anybody wants to join us and help us make history and help show the truth and the vision of the intentions, please DM me. I'm here day and night. Thank you very much and I look very forward to sharing this with the world."


About Fyre Festival 2

Fyre Festival 2 is currently on track to take place between May 30 and June 2 this year. McFarland has stated that the new festival would take place in Isla Mujeres.
A total of 2,000 tickets will be sold ranging in price from $1,400 to $1.1 million. The festival is expected to feature a mix of electronic, hip hop, pop and rock acts, as well as professional athletes providing demonstrations. However, at press time, the names of who will be appearing are being kept under wraps.


Read More: Billy McFarland Responds After Claims Fyre Fest 2 Does Not Exist | https://loudwire.com/billy-mcfarland...edium=referral

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Note: The links supposed responses in Billy's and Fyre's instagram accounts do not work. Looks like he removed their "responses"

[Sparko]

Maybe they think they can avoid prosecution this time with their terms of service:

Source: https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/13867959/fyre-festival-tickets-no-money-back-event-canceled/

In another section, titled Modifications to Service, the agreement warned "FYRE reserves the right to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Service (or any part thereof) with or without notice.

"You agree that no FYRE Party will be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, suspension or discontinuance of the Service."

Later on, under a section titled Event Cancellation Changes, the terms warned further: "We may cancel any event at any time in our sole discretion.

"Further, event date, time, location and talent are subject to change, and any such change will not be considered a cancellation of the event."

"No refunds will be given for event date, time, location, or lineup changes or cancellations by artists.

"You bear all risks of inclement weather in connection with the event to which your Ticket is issued.

"Events may take place despite inclement weather conditions. In the event of cancellation due to a natural disaster, Tickets will not be refunded, and all costs associated with this cancellation, such as travel expense to the site, will not be compensated."

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[KingsGambit]

There's stupid, then there's trusting this guy.