FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Visionary Leader Márton Naray Shares Exclusive Insights into Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges Across Hungary, The Czech Republic, and Bulgaria with MUBUTV’s Ritch Esra & Eric Knight
HOLLYWOOD, CA – Monday, November 9, 2026 – Experience the pulse of a rapidly evolving music landscape in Eastern Europe as MUBUTV’s Music Business Insider Podcast welcomes Márton Naray, the innovative force behind Soundcheck and a leading advocate for regional music industry transformation. In a far-reaching conversation with hosts Ritch Esra and Eric Knight, Naray offers a sweeping 360-degree perspective on the opportunities and challenges redefining the careers of artists and labels across Hungary, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, and beyond.
Tune in for a rare deep dive as the discussion explores how cross-border collaboration is accelerating creative and economic growth, how vital professional education is fueling a wave of new artist success—such as Hungarian acts now selling out stadiums—and why developing a true 360-degree approach remains essential for thriving in smaller, emerging markets. Naray shares candid accounts of his journey from Hungary to the Czech Republic, dissecting the ongoing shift from post-communist industry structures to innovative models blending culture, trade, and tourism through music.
Listeners will discover:
The pivotal impact of music professional education over the last 25 years in Eastern Europe and the rise of an empowered new artist generation.
Secrets to long-term strategy and practical relationship building in a fragmented, yet vibrant, regional scene.
Inspiring grassroots initiatives, including gig swaps and international delegations, that foster sustainable growth and artistic chemistry.
How emerging genres—ranging from Czech modular synth movements to cutting-edge Bulgarian electronic acts—are set to reshape the region’s global influence.
The biggest obstacles Eastern European artists face in breaking into Western markets—and actionable advice for artists seeking to develop viable international careers.
This timely and revealing episode spotlights new opportunities for music creators and professionals in a region once stifled by piracy and lack of infrastructure, but now bursting with creative innovation and the promise of cross-border success stories.
The conversation airs Tuesday, November 10th, exclusively on MUBUTV’s Music Business Insider Podcast.
For more information on MUBUTV, contact:
John Sanders at:
Phone: 424.245.0416
Website: www.mubutv.com
Ritch Esra & Eric Knight are available for interviews across all media.
ABOUT MUBUTV
MUBUTV™ | Music Business Television is an online music business channel featuring news, original programming, and interviews with leading experts in the music industry. Its mission is to educate, empower, and engage musicians and industry professionals of the twenty-first century.
About MUBUTV’s Music Business Insider Podcast:
The video series takes a deep dive into the many challenges and nuances of building a viable and sustainable career in today’s new music business. Guests have included music attorney and author Donald Passman, producer Mike Clink [Guns N’ Roses], A&R legend John Kalodner, independent artist Ari Herstand, and more. Hosted by Ritch Esra and Eric Knight, co-founders of the platform.
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