Fyre Fest 2 Is Already Crumbling Into Embarrassing Chaos

Remember Fyre Fest, the 2017 music festival that crashed and burned so epically that it became a metaphor for failed ventures? After threatening to follow up with a second Fyre Festival in April 2023, convicted fraudster and organizer Billy McFarland has announced that Fyre Festival 2 was scheduled to kick off in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, on May 30 of this year. Given McFarland's acumen as a festival organizer, you'll surely be shocked to learn that the event has now officially been "postponed." "The event has been postponed and a new date will be announced," a message to ticket holders reads, as quoted by ABC News. "We have issued you a refund. Once the new date is announced, at that time, you can repurchase if it works for your schedule." Tickets went on sale in February, starting at a whopping $1,400. "Experience unforgettable performances, immersive experiences, and an atmosphere that redefines creativity and culture," the festival's website reads. Some "Phoenix"-level ticket ... Read full article.