When does the workshop take place?

The workshop starts on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Further dates are on October 25 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM and on October 26 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Where does the program take place?

The workshop takes place at GAP in Bonn, Josefstraße 17a, 53111 Bonn.

Who is the rap workshop suitable for?

The program is aimed at MINTA and queer youth and young adults. Participation is recommended from age 15; younger interested individuals can participate upon consultation.

Do you need musical prerequisites?

No. Musical prior experience is not necessary. Own lyrics or songs can be brought, but are not a requirement.

What do participants learn?

The workshop focuses on creative writing, rhymes, rhythm, flow, voice, and performance. From their own ideas, texts are created that are then translated into an artistic presentation.

What is the cost of participation?

Participation in the workshop is free.

Rap Workshop for Youth in Bonn 2026

Name: Songwriting & Rap Workshop with Pájara – MIND IN MOTION
Start: 2026-10-24T12:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-24T15:30:00+02:00
Location: GAP in Bonn

Your Own Words, Your Own Flow: Rap Workshop with Pájara in Bonn

How does your own voice sound on a beat? In the three-day songwriting and rap workshop with Pájara, young people discover their creativity, develop their own lyrics, and bring thoughts directly into rhythm. This family and youth program combines fun learning, music, and personal expression in a safe environment.

From the First Thought to Your Own Song

Through free writing exercises, personal lyric ideas, rhymes, and small stories emerge. Participants experiment with how language works, how a good flow is created, and how feelings, observations, and perspectives can be transformed into song lyrics. Own lyrics or songs can be brought; musical prior experience is not necessary.

Rhythm, Voice, and Stage Presence

Focus is on rhythm, rhymes, and voice. The group experiments with beats, develops their own expression, and translates lyrics into a performance. Confidence, linguistic security, and the joy of showcasing one's own art grow. The learning experience remains age-appropriate, child-friendly for the recommended target group, and open to different creative approaches.

A Protected Space for Diversity

The workshop is aimed at MINTA and queer youth as well as young adults and creates a safer space to experiment. MINTA stands for girls, intersex, non-binary, transgender, and agender individuals. Respect, safety, and mutual appreciation form the foundation for collaborative work and genuine shared time.

Artist with Diverse Experience

Pájara is a musician, songwriter, and interdisciplinary artist from Madrid, living in Cologne. In her music, she combines rap, pop, and electronic influences and writes in Spanish, German, and English. Additionally, she works as an art therapist and creative coach. Her workshops combine music, language, and creative expression, providing young people space for their own ideas and perspectives.

Dates and Schedule

The workshop takes place as a cohesive three-day project. The first date is Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Additional dates follow on Sunday, October 25, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and Monday, October 26, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The venue is GAP in Bonn at Josefstraße 17a.

Conclusion: Your Voice Belongs on the Beat

This family and youth program invites participants to transform thoughts into words, words into rhythm, and rhythm into their own performance. Those who bring curiosity, creativity, and a desire for rap will experience an inspiring music and learning experience at GAP filled with children's laughter, a sense of community, and plenty of space for their own style.