Traslated by Andrés Martínez Forero
This is where it happens! ‘Bogotá, My City, My Home’ is the stage for bold and innovative events. This Sunday, September 7, 2025, in Salitre Mágico Park of Bogotá—hosts the Freestyle Philharmonic, a one-of-a-kind concert featuring the Bogotá Philharmonic Orchestra and top freestyle champions Valles‑T, Marithea, Elevn, and Big Killa, all national winners of Red Bull Batalla Colombia. For the first time ever, live hip hop improvisation and symphonic music will come together on one stage.
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The Salitre Mágico Park of Bogotá the epicenter of this cultural and tourism experience that aims to project Bogotá to the world. With the goal of strengthening Bogotá’s cultural and sports tourism offer, entry is free starting at 10:00 a.m., and the concert begins at 12:00 p.m. Can’t be there in person? Catch the livestream on Canal Capital and Red Bull Colombia’s digital platforms and be part of a celebration that will reach global audiences.
“This concert sends a message to the world: Bogotá is ready. We have graffiti, art, sports, culture, the best viewpoint in the city,” said Andrés Santamaría, Director of the Bogotá Tourism Institute (IDT).
A One-of-a-Kind Show That Blends Symphonic Music with Freestyle Rap
The Bogotá Philharmonic Orchestra will share the stage with Valles‑T, Marithea, Elevn, and Big Killa—Red Bull Batalla champions and urban culture icons—joined by alternative sports practices for a fully immersive experience.
“This experience fills us with pride because it shows the Philharmonic is much more than classical music. It’s a cultural project that engages with the present, connects with youth, and links Bogotá to the world,” said David García, General Director of the Bogotá Philharmonic Orchestra.
Freestyle Stars: Icons of a Generation
- Valles‑T (Colombia): One of Latin America’s top MCs and Red Bull Batalla international champion—an icon of Spanish-language freestyle.
- Marithea (Colombia): The first woman to win the national Red Bull Batalla final in Colombia. Known for her powerful lyrics and gender-conscious perspective.
- Elevn (Colombia): National champion and a key figure in the Colombian freestyle scene. His style is technical, dynamic, and versatile.
- Big Killa (Colombia): A pioneer of Colombian freestyle on the international stage, known for his high-energy, commanding performances.
Bogotá Philharmonic Orchestra: Music That Transforms
The Bogotá Philharmonic Orchestra is Colombia’s top symphonic institution and one of the most important in Latin America. With more than 55 years of experience, it has evolved into a citywide cultural project that goes beyond traditional performance.
The Philharmonic leads a network of 17 youth orchestras, choirs, and ensembles that take music to every corner of Bogotá, transforming communities through the arts.
Their mission is to make music a cultural right by developing educational and artistic programs that have reached thousands of children and youth. Through innovative events like the Freestyle Philharmonic, the orchestra shows its commitment to dialogue with urban cultures like hip hop and freestyle.
About Red Bull Batalla
Red Bull Batalla is the most important improvised rap competition in the Spanish-speaking world. Since 2005, it has built a solid platform to discover, train, and elevate the top MCs in the scene, becoming the most influential international freestyle event. Today, it spans more than 10 Latin American countries, as well as the United States and Spain.
What makes Batalla unique is its ability to connect hip hop roots with the oral tradition of Latin American trovadores, creating a distinctive freestyle style that has reshaped the urban cultural landscape. Through Batalla, thousands of young people have found a space to express themselves, grow their talent, and raise their voices on global stages—where improvisation becomes art, identity, and a tool for social transformation.
This event is organized by the Bogotá Tourism Institute (IDT) in partnership with the Bogotá Philharmonic Orchestra and Red Bull, with the support of Ciudad Bolívar’s Local Government, the Institute of Recreation and Sports (IDRD), Canal Capital, and La Rolita. Together, they position Bogotá as Latin America’s cultural and sports capital—where music, urban sports, and community pride come together.
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