Fyre Festival To Be Turned Into Music Streaming Service With IP Deal

deadline.comPublished: 4/21/2025

Summary

The infamous Fyre Festival is making a comeback—this time as a music streaming service. Shawn Rech, co-founder of TruBlue and behind reality TV series like *Takedown*, has acquired the festival’s IP to launch a fan-curated platform where users can vote on featured artists. The service will offer subscription-based access and free ad-supported channels, starting with pop and hip-hop and expanding into other genres. Set to launch on Thanksgiving, Rech aims to create a music discovery hub for fans while keeping McFarland involved in the brand.