Fyre Fest

LimeWire Acquires Fyre Festival Brand

LimeWire Acquires Fyre Festival Brand

“We’re not here to repeat the mistakes — we’re here to own the meme and do it right," LimeWire's COO…

September 17, 2025

Billy McFarland Sells Fyre Festival Brand on Ebay for $245,300

After seven years of futile attempts that resulted in a prison stint and a $26 million legal judgment, the wannabe…

July 16, 2025

Fyre Fest 2 Postponed, Obviously

Organizers said a “new date will be announced” (uh-huh) and ticket holders would receive refunds (we sure hope so)

April 17, 2025

Fyre Fest II Announces Allegedly Real Date, Allegedly Real Location, and Allegedly Real Tickets

Convicted fraudster Billy McFarland's second attempt at glory will take place May 30 to June 2 on Isla Mujeres, Mexico

February 25, 2025

The Fyre Fest Fraudster Is Connecting Trump With Rappers

Trump’s Justice Department sent Fyre Fest organizer Billy McFarland to jail. Now, he’s helping arrange Trump’s meetings with rappers, sources…

July 9, 2024

Fyre Festival II Tickets Are on Sale Now if You’re Interested in Lighting Money on Fire

"It really all started during a seven month stint in solitary confinement," fraudster Billy McFarland says of his second attempt…

August 22, 2023

Fyre Fest’s Creator Tried to Apologize With Grilled Cheeses. No One Showed Up

Whether it's a second Fyre Festival or $5 worth of cheese and bread from Billy McFarland, no one is buying

April 25, 2023

Fyre Fest Attendees to Receive $7,200 Each After Class Action Settlement

Nearly four years after infamous fest, 277 ticket holders reach settlement with Fyre trustee

April 16, 2021