Billy McFarland sold the rights to the Fyre Festival brand for $245,300 on eBay. Fyre Festival, intended as a luxury music event, failed drastically, leaving guests stranded with inadequate accommodations. McFarland, previously convicted for financial crimes related to the festival, attempted to organize a second event in Mexico, but it never materialized due to lack of permits. He claimed significant media presence around Fyre Festival and foresaw potential for the brand's revival in entertainment and related industries. Although he promised a portion of proceeds for restitution, his $26 million debt remains substantial.
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The eBay auction says that a portion of the proceeds of the sale will go toward restitution - but McFarland owes $26 million.
McFarland was later convicted of financial crimes due to his role in the festival, serving about three and a half years before he was released in 2022.
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