The administrators of the embattled Fyre Festival 2 announced the celebration has been postponed indefinitely and payments were being issued.
“The function has been postponed and a new day will be announced, ” a message sent to seat clients read, according to ABC News. “We have issued you a payment. When the new time is announced, at that time, you may repurchase if it works for your plan. ”
The new celebration was scheduled to take place in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, from May 30 to June 2. Tickets went on sale in February starting at$ 1,400.
The second Fyre Fest, which took place in the Bahamas in 2017, was marred by poor food and apartments and last-minute cancellations by music acts.
The problem became material for stuff streaming service films and led to administrator Billy McFarland pleading guilty to cable scams. He was released from prison in 2022 and owes million in compensation after a class-action arrangement.
“I’m sure many people think I’m mad for doing this once. But I feel I’d be mad not to do it again, ” McFarland, 33, said when announcing the next event.
No roster had been announced before the occasion was postponed.
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