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My story

Due to his hyperactivity, already as a young boy Endru was constantly making sounds and tones in rhythmic sequences. Despite his mother’s humorous appeals, “Ondra, don’t tick!”, and later graduation from the Drama Department of the Academy of Performing Arts, he persisted in ticking and continued singing, beating and musical self-education while at school. Jams (not meaning the sweet sticky fruit) with other musicians (later members of MakoMako) became his daily baguette. Soon he grew up to be a pure musical improviser and eternal seeker of loops, vocal virtuoso and owner of many priceless prizes – World Champion in looping, Vice-champion in beatboxing in a group, multiple Czech champion in beatboxing, rhythmic magician and above all a happy boy – Ondřej “Endru” Havlík.

What I offer

Musican

When playing music, I often forget about the world around me. It’s not a coincidence that the term “playing” music is used. That’s what music is all about, playing in both senses of the word. I also love beatboxing, singing and musical improvisation because they are tools for complete creative freedom and self-realization. Plus, you can play absolutely anywhere, anytime, any way. Music emerges from nothing – a very exciting and freeing process. I am fascinated to see how music connects people. In fact, in musical improvisation, the ambience and mood of the audience is an essential element.

Presenter

Emceeing is about people. Why just be a conveyor of information when by synthesizing the role of a speaker with music, acting or humor, people can experience something that they will remember, something that will break out the entrenched stereotypes. I enjoy freely combining these elements and kneading the viewer until they relax completely, understanding that it is rather disadvantageous to resist :-). Laughter is a feast for my soul. So when people leave after the event with a smile on their face, what more could you ask for.

Stand up

Stand-up is a big adventure for me. It’s like jumping into the water. Sometimes it’s waters you know well, warm, comfortable and you’re just floating or riding a wave of relaxed atmosphere and uninhibited fun. Other times you jump into icy water and so you must break the ice. That’s when the exercise of staying calm begins, and through the nitty-gritty work of telling, punctuating and timing a given joke, you get the audience on your wave again. It’s a kind of school of performance that keeps you learning and pushing forward, and I enjoy that.