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Billy McFarland Gives Updates On Second Fyre Festival & Upcoming Musical

Fyre Festival founder Billy McFarland has given some updates on the infamous festival’s second edition, including confirmed funding and an upcoming Broadway musical.

McFarland posted a TikTok confirming that a play is in the works with modern music artists performing but structured as a stage production, tentatively called Fyre Fest 1.5.

The organizer also told journalists he wouldn’t star in the play, but would narrate it with an actor portraying him in the thick of the Fyre controversy.

But in big news for Fyre Festival 2.0, McFarland also attempted to calm fears over the financial situation, saying those owed money in the first Fyre Festival scandal are currently being reimbursed.

The organizers appear to be getting help with the monetary logistics, adding partners to make sure aspects like bathrooms, lodging, and food run smoother than the initial edition.

In 2018, McFarland was sentenced to six years in prison for crimes related to the festival, of which he served four before being released.

Check out Billy McFarland’s updates on all things Fyre Festival below:

@pyrtbillyTwo 🔥 updates: FYRE Festival is happening!!♬ original sound – Billy McFarland

Featured image from Getty/Patrick McMullan

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Danielle Levy

Danielle Levy is an MBA with a concentration in Corporate Social Responsibility. Danielle has several years of experience in the sustainability education world and has held various positions in human resources and intern management. Danielle is passionate about the ties between sustainability and social impact.

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