Fyre Festival II announced for next April in Mexico
Billy McFarland plans Fyre Festival II with luxury packages up to $1.1 million
The original Fyre Festival in 2017 was a catastrophe. Guests found themselves in disaster relief tents instead of the promised luxury villas, and the gourmet meals turned out to be pre-packaged sandwiches. Thirty-three performers cancelled at the last minute.
Billy McFarland, the young organiser, ended up owing $26 million to investors and was sentenced to six years in prison for fraud.
Now released, McFarland has announced a second Fyre Festival for next April on an island off the coast of Mexico.
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Ticket prices start at $1,400 and go up to $1.1 million for packages that include luxury yachting and scuba diving.
Details about the lineup remain unclear, though possible features include ‘Karate Combat on the beach,’ along with ‘comedy’ and ‘fashion’. But here’s an ideal line-up for Fyre Festival II. With such a line-up, what could possibly go wrong?
Fred Smirk, from his Radio 4 comedy series “I Blame the Tories,” will debut his satire, ‘Blair Should Never Have Taken Us Into Iraq’.
“Smirk sets the world to rights in a comedy show that never allows itself to be cheapened by laughter,” according to The Guardian (Sponsored by Theranos).
Phony Cradock, a tribute act to Fanny Cradock, will demonstrate making a 1970s banquet: Black Forest Gateau Topped with Thousand Island Dressing, Chicken in a Basket with Banoffee Sauce, Findus Crispy Tongue Pancakes, Pineapple Rings Filled with Spam, Cheese and Curly-Wurly Fondue, and Prawn Cocktail in a Basket.
The all-star bill also includes Harry Glitter, the UK’s top Glam Rock tribute act, and Wolf Harris, the leading Rolf Harris tribute. HRH The Duke and Duchess of York will introduce them.
1. Former premier Liz Truss will present her children’s character, Larry the Long-Lasting Lettuce. ‘Larry was so lively and bouncy that he put everyone else to shame! Anyone who tried to outlast him ended up regretting it.’
2. After splitting with Mrs Blobby and a stint in rehab, Mr Blobby returns for his only gig this year. ‘I’m loved for my humour,’ says Blobby, ‘But at Fyre, I want to show my serious side. Hence, a tribute to Leonard Cohen with songs like Famous Blue Blobby, Blobby Hotel, So Long, Blobby, and Blobbeluja.’
TV historian Lucy Worsley will dress as each of Henry VIII’s six wives for a roller-coaster ride through that crucial period. ‘What was Henry REALLY like?’ she asks, ‘And will we ever truly know what Anne Boleyn felt as she placed her head on that block?’
The William McGonagall Memorial Lecture will feature academic Sarah Churchwell exploring the lyrics of Sir Tim Rice. Of his musical Jesus Christ Superstar, she argues, ‘No other lyricist in English could come up with a rhyme like: ‘Did you mean to die like that? Was that a mistake or/Did you know your messy death would be a record-breaker?’
Tom Bower, known for his exposés of the rich and famous, will discuss his recent biographies Anything for Publicity: The Life and Death of Joan of Arc; Robin Hood, King of Thieves; Pull Its Wings Off: The Unauthorised Biography of David Attenborough; and Take, Take, Take: The Secret Life of Father Christmas.
(This year, due to the withdrawal of sponsors Greensill Capital, the tent will have no sides or roof. Authors must bring their own raincoats, microphones, and sleeping bags).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news
What happened at the original 2017 Fyre Festival?
Guests got disaster relief tents instead of luxury villas and packaged sandwiches instead of gourmet meals.
What were the legal consequences for Billy McFarland after the first Fyre Festival?
Billy McFarland owed $26 million to investors and was sentenced to six years in prison for fraud.
When and where is the second Fyre Festival happening?
The second Fyre Festival is set for next April on an island off the coast of Mexico.
How much do tickets for the second Fyre Festival cost?
Tickets range from $1,400 to $1.1 million, with luxury packages including yachting and scuba diving.
What kind of acts are planned for the second Fyre Festival?
Planned acts include comedy, fashion, and potential ‘Karate Combat on the beach,’ among others.
