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Billy McFarland’s PHYNX Festival Goes On With Sparse Crowd and Glitches in Honduras

The post-Fyre comeback attempt faces skepticism as low demand, technical snags, and unresolved restitution overshadow a modestly executed show.

Overview

  • PHYNX took place December 6 in Utila Bay, Honduras, with performances by French Montana, Bobby Shmurda, and Slim Jxmmi.
  • On-site turnout was small, with estimates ranging from dozens to a few hundred people, and the paid livestream peaked at roughly 100 active viewers.
  • The event saw operational problems, including two temporary power outages and a microphone cutting out during Slim Jxmmi’s set.
  • Unlike the 2017 Fyre collapse, basic services were in place, including food and bathrooms, with organizers even touting a floating “bathroom barge.”
  • Viral clips highlighted sparse crowds and a widely shared vegetarian plate of rice and corn, fueling ridicule despite organizers’ claims the show met their goals.