Billy McFarland is back, Fyre Festival 2. is scheduled to be held at Isla Mujeres in Mexico from May 30 to June 2, and tickets are just on sale, from $1,400 to a real box office, to $1.1 million, even if no artists are confirmed, they are not confirmed. McFarlane himself is not sure if he can leave the country legally to participate Tell Monday morning show today.
Of course it was unexpected. Back in 2017, McFarland curated a hugely successful viral campaign at Fyre Festival and promised a super luxurious music event in the Bahamas. Influential people flocked to it, but when guests arrived they found FEMA Tent,,,,, Sad Cheese Sandwichno running water. The collapse became a decisive moment for influential culture, immortalized on Instagram. (Lost in chaos is the original purpose of the Fyre Festival: to promote Fyre MediaMcFarland’s “Performing Arts Uber,” a platform that connects event organizers with musicians. )
McFarlane’s incompetence left him to jail for fraud. But don’t be shocked if people buy his for sale again. Marketing can overcome a lot, and people desire to be part of the moment, even if it means being burned twice.
