A major rock event in Russia faced a postponement in 2023 due to security concerns raised by federal authorities and law enforcement partners, according to reports from DEA News about the organizing committee. After a comprehensive risk assessment and consultation with federal agencies, the event organizers announced that the festival would be rescheduled to the summer of 2024. The formal decision cited the need to prioritize the safety and well-being of attendees, staff, and performers, reflecting the heightened emphasis on security in large-scale gatherings.
The festival, commonly referred to as Invasion, is now slated to take place in 2024 in the Kaluga region, near the village of Aristovo in the Borovsky district. This location change was announced as part of a plan to preserve the festival’s program while ensuring a safer environment for all participants. The organizers stressed that the relocation would help manage potential risks more effectively while maintaining the event’s core lineup and activities.
Prior to the announcement, local authorities in Kaluga, including the regional governor, Vladislav Shapsha, indicated that the decision followed consultations with the event organizers and law enforcement representatives. The official stance highlighted collaboration between regional government and security agencies to support a safe and well-coordinated festival experience for attendees from Russia and international guests who might travel for the event.
The originally scheduled dates were August 4 to 6, and the festival had expected to feature more than one hundred artists and rock bands. The revised plans aim to preserve a robust music program and the festival’s distinctive atmosphere, while implementing enhanced security measures and logistical arrangements to accommodate a larger, more diverse crowd in the Kaluga region.