Durham Loses $37K Over Monica's No-Show at Bimbé Festival
Durham paid $37,000 to a vendor for booking singer Monica as the headliner for the Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival, but she did not show up, claiming she was never contacted or contracted. The city is now seeking a full refund and investigating the communication breakdown between Monica's booking agent and the city. Mayor Leonardo Williams confirmed the contract was vetted and is working to recover the funds. The festival will proceed with regional performers.