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Fyre Festival 2 Officially Postponed Amid Ongoing Permit and Venue Issues

Organizers delay the controversial event as Mexican officials dispute permits, leaving ticket holders with refund assurances but no new date.

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Fyre Festival has been postponed
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Overview

  • Fyre Festival 2, initially planned for Playa del Carmen, Mexico, from May 30 to June 2, has been officially postponed without a rescheduled date.
  • Mexican officials in both Isla Mujeres and Playa del Carmen have denied granting permits for the event, raising logistical and planning concerns.
  • Ticket packages ranged from $1,400 to $1.1 million, but purchasers are guaranteed full refunds through ticketing partner Soldout.com.
  • Organizers have not announced a performer lineup or detailed operational plans, fueling skepticism about the festival's feasibility.
  • Billy McFarland, the convicted promoter behind the infamous 2017 Fyre Festival, has framed the sequel as a redemption effort despite ongoing challenges.