Billy McFarland really said, “Run it back.” But what he delivered? A fraction of a festival, wrapped in delusion, dipped in legal gray zones, and sprinkled with Instagram theatrics.

According to newly surfaced permits, the so-called “Fyre Fest 2” is legally authorized for one thing and one thing only: a 12-hour listening party with recorded music: no artists, no stages, no epic come-up. Just vibes (questionable ones).

Let’s break it down.

The Permit Tea

On paper, McFarland was hyping a mega-redemption arc:

1,800 guests

40 performing artists

A luxury experience across multiple days

In reality? The only permit issued (as of March 18) allows for:

Martina Beach Club, Playa del Carmen

250 people max

Only recorded music

Midnight–4:00 a.m. from May 30 to June 1

No live performances allowed

So instead of a legendary music fest, it’s legally just a glorified beach playlist party, and even that’s being challenged.

Official Denials Are Stacking Up

Playa del Carmen publicly rejected any association with Fyre 2, posting:

"There is no registration or planning in the municipality for any event called Fyre 2."

Before that, Isla Mujeres also denied being involved.

And guess what? Tickets, once ranging from $1,400 to $1.1 million (yes, for the “Prometheus” experience), have quietly disappeared from the official site. No refunds. No lineup. Just radio silence and red flags.

The Clout Mirage: Fyre 2 on Instagram

Despite government denials and paper-thin permits, Billy McFarland and team doubled down on social, posting permit screenshots as “proof” they’re playing by the rules.

“FYRE has operated as a good partner with PDC government...”
Sure, Billy.

Even one of the alleged partners (only known as “Fernando”) claimed all permits were secured, promising lineup drops that never came.

Spoiler: no artists have been confirmed. Not even Ja Rule (and he’s definitely not coming back for round 2).

Why It Matters (And Why It’s Wild)

This isn’t just a failed fest. It’s a case study in influencer delusion, post-prison grifting, and the power of smoke and mirrors. McFarland’s ability to rebrand and rally attention after the Fyre Fest disaster of 2017 proves that hype is still currency, even when the product is a fraud.

TL;DR

Fyre Fest 2 = glorified beach playlist with 250 people

No artists, no live music, no refund policy

Playa del Carmen & Isla Mujeres both deny any legit event

Tickets pulled from sale, lineup never dropped

Billy McFarland still acting like it’s Coachella 2.0

Final Thought

If Fyre Fest 1 was the Titanic of influencer events, Fyre Fest 2 might just be its lifeboat with a Bluetooth speaker.

Stay skeptical. Stay hyped (responsibly).