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Fyre Festival Brand Listed for Sale After Second Postponement of Revival Event

Billy McFarland steps back from leadership, seeking new ownership to realize the festival's vision following logistical setbacks and refunded tickets.

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Billy McFarland leaves Manhattan Federal Court in New York, on July 1, 2017.
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Overview

  • Fyre Festival 2, initially scheduled for May 2025 in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, has been postponed indefinitely, with tickets refunded to buyers.
  • Billy McFarland, the festival's founder, has announced that the Fyre Festival brand, including its trademarks and digital assets, is up for sale.
  • McFarland stated his intention to step away from operations, citing the need for a new team to independently execute the festival's vision.
  • The festival has faced repeated logistical challenges, including permit disputes with officials in Isla Mujeres and Playa del Carmen, leading to multiple postponements.
  • Fyre Festival's legacy remains controversial, stemming from its 2017 failure and McFarland's subsequent fraud conviction and prison sentence.