Billy McFarland organizer of the controversial 2017 fire Festival has announced plans for fire Fest 2 in a Wall Street Journal interview McFarland stated that ticket sales have begun though specifics on date location and lineup remain undisclosed following his release from a six-year prison term for fraud related to the original event McFarland's role in this new Venture appears limited a production company has reportedly acquired a majority stake in fire media and will oversee finances and operation McFarland's involvement is said to focus on marketing and promotion the announcement has drawn mixed reactions given the fire festivals well documented issues as plans develop potential attendees and Industry observers are still awaiting details