What was billed as a "luxury music weekend" ended before it could begin as the inaugural Fyre Festival completely flopped.
The event, which was held on a private island in the Bahamas, was the brainchild of Ja Rule and tech entrepreneur Billy McFarland.
Guests were promised an opulent experience with fine dining and first class amenities, but were greeted Thursday, April 27 by "soggy tents, bad food and general disappointment verging on panic," according to the New York Times.
Promised performances by Lil Yachty, Migos, G.O.O.D. Music, Major Lazer and Blink 182 never came to fruition.
Expectation vs. Reality#fyre #fyrefestival pic.twitter.com/U80NApajxl
— William N. Finley IV (@WNFIV) April 28, 2017
A view of the luxury food court with some luxury school bus transportation at Fyre Festival. #fyre #fyrefestival pic.twitter.com/XL3PtRw8q0
— William N. Finley IV (@WNFIV) April 28, 2017
This sums up Fyre Festival. #fyre #fyrefestival #fyrefest pic.twitter.com/x4xcFBL8Yg
— William N. Finley IV (@WNFIV) April 28, 2017
“We are extremely disappointed in the way the events unfolded yesterday with the Fyre Festival. We offer a heartfelt apology to all who traveled to our country for this event," the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism said in a statement on Friday.
Organizers of the event were apologetic in their statement.
“Fyre Festival set out to provide a once-in-a-lifetime musical experience on the Islands of the Exumas. Due to circumstances out of our control, the physical infrastructure was not in place on time and we are unable to fulfill on that vision safely and enjoyably for our guests. At this time, we are working tirelessly to get flights scheduled and get everyone off of Great Exuma and home safely as quickly as we can. We are working to place everyone on complimentary charters back to Miami today; this process has commenced and the comfort and safety of our guests is our top priority.”
The event has since been postponed indefinitely.
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