The Deuce: i thought this was your tag for trump's 2nd term and you put it in the wrong thread. *

Days after tickets went on sale for the festival, which is allegedly taking place on Isla Mujeres, an island off the coast of Mexico, the local tourism board claimed they “have no knowledge of this event.”

Edgar Gasca, with the tourism directorate of Isla Mujeres, told The Guardian last week they have had no “contact with any person or company about” the festival, adding, “For us, this is an event that does not exist.” Permits have also reportedly not been requested for the event.

But Billy MacFarland says don't worry, it's definitely happening...

“I figured it would be best to hear directly from me what’s actually happening,” he said. “First, Fyre 2 is real. Second, we have incredible partners leading the festival. They’re in charge of all the logistics, productions and operations. This includes an incredible production team in Mexico who does not f around. There is no way they would ever take on a fake festival.”

McFarland also addressed concerns surrounding accommodations as Gasca told The Guardian that he had spoken to the hotels that Fyre listed on its website and that they all claimed to know nothing about the festival. “The organizers didn’t even bother to approach the authorities,” Gasca said. “It’s very strange, because any manager knows that if you’re going to hold an event, let alone a massive event, you need municipal authorization.”

“I think they thought they would just announce it and see if it got traction, then ask for the permits halfway down the path,” he added. “It’s a bit of a naive way to think.”

“Naturally, this is a huge point of emphasis given the issues surrounding Fyre 1,” he continued. “Our accommodations include contracts, the number of villas, yachts and hotels. This also includes two hotels who were contacted by the media and in response, gave misleading statements saying they never heard a Fyre and they aren’t working with us. After hearing this, I asked my team to terminate those contracts and to focus on the hotels and other partners who are eager to work with and support Fyre.”

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/fyre-festival-2-does-not-022549790.html