OG Fyre Festival Event Planner’s Warning
Billy McFarland is Heading Towards Another Disastrous Event!

Published April 7, 2025 1:59 PM PDT

Event planner Andy King expresses his deep disappointment in Billy McFarland, reflecting on how he had hoped that the time spent in prison would have imparted some wisdom and changed his mindset after the catastrophic first Fyre Festival. Unfortunately, it seems that those hopes were misguided, as plans for a second event are already beginning to crumble, much like the first.

In an extensive post on Instagram, Andy shared his willingness to support Billy during tough times, even standing by him when others turned their backs. He went so far as to collaborate with him a year and a half ago, focusing on instilling a sense of empathy and a commitment to repaying those affected by the original festival’s failures. Sadly, it appears all his efforts were in vain, as Billy has reverted to old habits.

Andy lamented the significant financial losses he incurred, totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars, alongside the detrimental impact on his career. Due to his association with the notorious fraudster, he has been labeled as toxic within the industry, which has severely hindered his professional opportunities.

Moreover, Andy revealed that during discussions about securing a financial agreement that would ensure he was compensated for his work on Fyre Festival 2, Billy completely cut off communication, leaving Andy in the dark while he pursued his own agenda without regard for their previous partnership.

In his post, Andy included a screenshot of himself from the critically acclaimed 2019 Netflix documentary “Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened.” He emphasized that he participated without any compensation, solely to help convey the true story of the festival’s downfall and to establish a GoFundMe campaign aimed at reimbursing as many affected individuals as possible.

Andy’s heartfelt message encapsulated his belief that Billy never truly shared the same vision for redemption. He expressed sorrow over Billy’s latest actions, which suggest that he is once again on the path to failure, repeating the same mistakes that led to the original festival’s disaster.

TMZ has obtained text messages from a producer involved in the Fyre Festival 2.0 event, revealing that the upcoming May event is now facing significant hurdles, as the Mexican government has intervened to halt its progress in Playa del Carmen.

According to the producer, local officials have claimed ignorance regarding the festival’s existence, which is a surprising turn of events. This contradicts Billy’s previous statements, where he asserted that his team was actively collaborating with Playa del Carmen to ensure everything was moving forward, even providing a detailed timeline of their supposed interactions.

It’s clear that the stakes are incredibly high for Fyre Festival 2. Billy McFarland was previously convicted of fraud and served a 6-year prison sentence following the chaos surrounding the first festival in 2017, and he only regained his freedom in 2022. The pressure is mounting as he attempts to navigate the tumultuous waters of event planning once again.