Fyre Fest fraudster selling tickets for new party but locals claim it doesn't exist


Fyre Fest fraudster selling tickets for new party but locals claim it doesn

By Audrey Conklin Fox News Published March 8, 2025 4:00am EST Concern over the highly publicized return of the fraudulent Fyre Festival is mounting after the government of the Mexican island where this year's music event is supposed to take place issued a statement this week saying organizers have not requested permits. Billy McFarland, creator of the disastrous 2017 Fyre Festival, which scammed people out of thousands of dollars, was sentenced to six years of prison time for his financial crimes, though he only ended up serving about four years from 2018 to 2022. "I'm sure many people think I'm crazy for doing this again," McFarland said Monday in a statement. "But I'd feel crazy not to do it again. After years of reflection and thoughtful planning, the new team and I have amazing plans for FYRE 2." The three-day music and arts event is scheduled to take place on Isla Mujeres, Mexico, between May 30 and June 2, but the government of Isla Mujeres doesn't seem so sure.