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Fyre Festival 2 Faces Backlash as Tickets Soar to $1.1M

4/4/2025

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Fyre Festival 2 is already in hot water, with both Playa del Carmen and Isla Mujeres in Mexico claiming ignorance of the event. Set for May 30 to June 2, the festival's founder, Billy McFarland—who once served time for fraud—faces an uphill battle as ticket prices soar from $1,400 to a staggering $1.1 million.

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Story summary

Fyre Festival 2 is already in hot water, with both Playa del Carmen and Isla Mujeres in Mexico claiming ignorance of the event. Set for May 30 to June 2, the festival's founder, Billy McFarland—who once served time for fraud—faces an uphill battle as ticket prices soar from $1,400 to a staggering $1.1 million.