Overview

• Irvin Saavedra announced he is leaving Armonía 10 and stepping away from the stage after nine years, saying he will prioritize his and his family's safety.
• Two days earlier, Armonía 10 played Chosica’s anniversary show wearing bulletproof vests under jackets with reinforced security, an image that went viral.
• The measures follow an October 8 attack on Agua Marina at the Círculo Militar in Chorrillos that left five injured, including musicians Luis and Manuel Quiroga, with gunfire reportedly from a mini uzi.
• Armonía 10 had obtained bulletproof vests months ago after former member Paul Flores was killed in a shooting, and the group says it will keep performing while urging concrete government action.
• Artists and industry groups report escalating extortion and threats against orchestras across regions, with APDAYC warning the music sector is fully affected.