Majáles 2025: It's an experience where amazing friendships are formed, says the King from BUT

Communicative, determined, and an artistic analyst. Václav Bařinka, candidate for the King of Brno Majáles, is studying for a Master's degree in Audio Engineering at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication at Brno University of Technology. For him, Majáles symbolizes above all the connection between universities and lifelong friendships.

Candidate for king for BUT Václav Bařinka from FEEC. | Author: Václav Široký

Vašek comes from Přerov, graduated from a general grammar school, and has been involved in music since childhood. "I'm kind of a singer-songwriter," he revealed about himself. So when he came across a recruitment leaflet for BUT in the hallway of his former school, which presented sound studies, it was clear. “I knew I wanted to go to Brno. That leaflet just gave me the push, showing that sound can be studied technically and that I could do something I really enjoy,” he recalls, adding that Brno was a key factor mainly due to its vibrant street culture that is open to busking.

Vašek speaks highly of his studies at Brno University of Technology. Thanks to the interdisciplinary specialization in Sound Production and Recording, taught partly at BUT and partly at Janáček Academy of Performing Arts, he is gaining knowledge in both the technical and artistic fields, which is an ideal combination for him. He also managed to go on a study stay in Finland, where he spent a semester at one of the most prestigious audio universities in Europe. “I would recommend Erasmus to absolutely everyone. It's an amazing opportunity where students can meet top professionals in their fields,” he says with a smile.

Sound is his passion, and this is reflected in his education. | Author: Václav Široký

Majáles is his top priority

Besides Erasmus, Vašek considers Majáles one of the best student experiences. He already wanted to represent BUT as King last year but was not elected. In the end, he joined the inner royal team and experienced the entire Majáles celebration as an assistant to the royal couple. This helped him understand how to prepare when he ran again, and this time he gave it his all. “I'm actually really glad I didn't win last year because I had no idea what it involved. On the contrary, this year I was secretly hoping I might win the coronation, so I scheduled my courses in advance to have time to fully commit to royal duties,” he explains.

Vašek sees Majáles primarily as an amazing networking event where students from all Brno universities collaborate. “I really want to show everyone that interdisciplinary relationships are truly important, and that it’s great to have friends not just among engineers, but also doctors, lawyers, or teachers,” the enthusiastic BUT candidate explains. His goal is to connect universities and create friendships that last beyond university life.

He is most looking forward to the parade, which he says has great energy thanks to the individual bands, and the Majáles performance, where he would love to sing.

He and Queen Kája make a great duo who have a lot of experience with Majáles. | Author: Václav Široký

Sound engineer or entrepreneur?

And what does he like most about BUT? He especially appreciates the well-equipped, prestigious laboratories, the range of sports activities, and the support for student entrepreneurship, which has long been a focus at the university. “Honestly, I think this is the direction technical universities should take — not just producing experts, but also great ideas,” Vašek reflects. He even proves this himself. Thanks to an elective course focused on entrepreneurship, he and his colleagues are working on a startup aimed at connecting customers with unused service capacities.

In the future, however, he would like to work as a sound engineer specializing in room acoustics. In addition to his interest in sound and music, Vašek is also an athlete and an avid traveler. “I enjoy trying new things and discovering new places,” he concludes.

He would like to address the acoustics of the space in the future. | Autor: Václav Široký