LimeWire Has Acquired Fyre Festival Brand

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LimeWire, the once-popular file-sharing service, has surprisingly bought the Fyre Festival brand – uniting two famous names from the early internet. After relaunching in 2022 with a new focus on ethical and transparent digital content, LimeWire believes acquiring the Fyre Festival name-known for its disastrous launch and viral infamy-will allow them to redefine its story.

LimeWire successfully bid for the Fyre brand, winning out over competitors like Maximum Effort, the creative agency owned by Ryan Reynolds. Reynolds playfully congratulated them, adding that he planned to bring his own water for their first event.

LimeWire isn’t trying to recreate the original festival, but rather revive the brand and the internet meme it became known for, according to CEO Julian Zehetmayr. He promises this comeback will focus on genuine experiences, and be a step up from the festival’s infamous low-quality food. COO Marcus Feistl added that while the original Fyre Festival became a cautionary tale, LimeWire aims to demonstrate what happens when a culturally relevant idea is actually well-executed.

LimeWire is planning a fresh take on the Fyre brand, expanding beyond online platforms to offer real-life events and build a community. They promise this revival will acknowledge Fyre’s famously chaotic past, but with more stability and trustworthiness this time around.

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2025-09-17 05:26