The 3RINGS Podcast

In this episode, 3RINGS directors Stuart Bishop and Bailey James Muir are joined by special guest Jordi Guitart. Jordi came to England from Barcelona in 1990 and trained as a dancer at Bodywork and The Urdang Academy. His professional career has taken him all over the World both as a dancer and choreographer. Jordi has also previously worked in the  West End in Saturday Night Fever (Jorge/Cesar),...

In this episode, 3RINGS directors Stuart Bishop and Bailey James Muir are joined by special guest Christopher Tendai. Christopher is an up and coming theatre Choreographer, breathing a fresh new life into the imagery of how we see theatre and dance productions. With credits including Closer To Heaven Bare: A Pop Opera, RENT,, Children of Eden and Scroogelicous. Christopher is also the Artistic Dir...

Are you a passionate dancer dreaming of turning your talent into a professional career? Look no further! In this episode, 3RINGS directors Stuart Bishop & Bailey James Muir, seasoned dance agents, share their insider tips on how to get signed by a dance agency. Whether you're a hip-hop enthusiast, a contemporary dance lover, or a ballet devotee, these actionable tips will help you stand ou...

In this episode, 3RINGS directors Stuart Bishop and Bailey James Muir discuss how to get paid more and the business behind increasing dancers' fees. The conversation covers topics such as alternate success routes, industry structures, entertainment economics, building value/leverage and more …

In this episode, 3RINGS directors Stuart Bishop and Bailey James Muir discuss whether pop stars have become the new movie stars following an interesting article by the BBC as linked below. The conversation covers topics such as what creates fandom, celebrity, entertainment vs art, intellectual property and more … Check out the BBC’s article this episode is based on: https://www.bbc.com/news/articl...

In this episode, 3RINGS directors Stuart Bishop and Bailey James Muir discuss whether artists who aren’t good enough should be allowed to graduate, covering over-saturation, quality of training, success statistics and marking criteria.

In this episode, 3RINGS directors Stuart Bishop and Bailey James Muir are joined by special guest Christina Andrea. Christina talks us through the evolution of her career from a dance college rebel to a successful performer and industry-leading choreographer, giving insight into her creative process, sexuality, philosophy and outlook on life. Christina is one of the most well-known and loved femal...

In this part, Dax takes us behind the scenes of what it really means to run a dance studio / performing arts college, his future plans and shares his invaluable insights into how the commercial dance industry could be improved.

In this episode, 3RINGS directors Stuart Bishop and Bailey James Muir are joined by special guest Dax O’Callaghan. Dax is a leading figure within the dance world who has enjoyed a diverse career in the entertainment industry. From being a child star on TV, Dax went on to create international success in the music industry both as a solo artist and band member. Upon returning to the UK, Dax went on...

In this episode, 3RINGS directors Stuart Bishop and Bailey James Muir are joined by special guest Ian Banham. Ian is an industry-leading choreographer and creative director with a multitude of success as a performer and creative. Coming from the glamorous world of Ballroom and Latin, Ian gained early career success by being cast in Dirty Dancing on the West End. He then went on to choreograph for...

In this episode, 3RINGS directors Stuart Bishop & Bailey James Muir break down fundamental issues in the casting process following a Casting Director revealing they considered over 7,000 applicants across 6 roles. The pair then share thoughts and observations around who should be the next James Bond.

In this episode, 3RINGS directors Stuart Bishop and Bailey James Muir are joined by special guest Aykut Hilmi. Aykut is a multi-skilled performer and entrepreneur who has achieved major success across dance, acting & musical theatre throughout his storied career. From playing the lead in Saturday Night Fever to dancing with Madonna and appearing as a series regular in East Enders, Aykut has tr...

In this episode, 3RINGS directors Stuart Bishop & Bailey James Muir mark Christian Storm’s birthday by honouring iconic dancers of previous generations discussing what made them so successful. The pair debate whether it was right for choreographer Charm La’Donna to share rehearsal footage from Dua Lipa’s Brit Awards performance. Finally, they celebrate the recent Gap X Jungle ‘Back on 74’ coll...

In the entertainment world we often hear the phrase ‘artists need to act like a business’, however, there is rarely an extension as to what ‘acting like a business means’. This episode covers exactly that diving into the mentality, philosophy and spirituality which drives the work of an effective leader, in turn creating a winning business strategy. This below the surface dive on how to create suc...

In this episode, 3RINGS directors Stuart Bishop & Bailey James Muir discuss UMG vs TikTok, media outrage around Billie Eilish’s comments on influencers at the People’s Choice Awards and delve into star name casting following the announcements of Cara Delevingne & Tom Holland joining West End shows. #BillieEilish #TomHolland #CaraDelevingne #3RINGS #3R

In this episode, 3RINGS directors Stuart Bishop & Bailey James Muir discuss the state of the industry, potential improvements and missing infrastructure within Arts & Entertainment following worrying allegations levelled against Bodhi Talent director Archie Purnell. For full context, please read the following articles via www.deadline.com : https://deadline.com/tag/bodhi-talent/

In this episode, 3RINGS directors Stuart Bishop and Bailey James Muir are joined by special guest Charlie Bruce. Charlie is an internationally renowned artist who in 2010 was crowned winner of the BBC’s So You Think You Can Dance. Since then Charlie has achieved overwhelming success working with the likes of X Factor, Ted Baker, The Royal Variety Performance and more. This episode covers Charlie’s...

In this episode, 3RINGS directors Stuart Bishop & Bailey James Muir break down the latest developments in the Spotlight Scandal Saga, with Equity serving a 'letter before action' to Spotlight. They discuss the CDG partnering with Spotlight and delve into what the future of casting may look like in a hypothetical post-Spotlight industry. Finally, the pair share thoughts on the recent an...

In this episode, 3RINGS directors Stuart Bishop and Bailey James Muir are joined by special guest Rick Tjia. Rick is at the forefront of the worldwide arts and entertainment scene, having enjoyed a storied career at the highest level spanning performance, creative and business. From casting for Cirque Du Soleil, dancing with La La Human Steps, acting in Hollywood movies and revolutionising choreog...

In this episode, 3RINGS directors Stuart Bishop & Bailey James Muir discuss whether algorithms are driving generational divisions within entertainment. They break down reports of the Mickey Mouse copyright entering the public domain, before finally, debating whether real animals should still be being used in Hollywood productions following Sydney Sweeney being bitten by a spider on the set of...

In this episode, 3RINGS directors Stuart Bishop & Bailey James Muir debate whether auditions are work, make their observations regarding the Jo Koy Golden Globes drama and share thoughts on the opportunity presented by audible learning ...

In this episode, 3RINGS directors Stuart Bishop & Bailey James Muir discuss the business (or lack of business) behind a dancer's fees, the evolution of a dance career and celebrate the shining examples of successful dance artists, Tate McRae, Maddie Ziegler, Sofia Boutella & more ...

In this episode, 3RINGS directors Stuart Bishop and Bailey James Muir are joined by special guest Adrian Gas. Adrian is one of the UK's leading choreographers & movement directors. Hailing from Ibiza and training at performers college, Adrain has become one of the commercial industry's most successful artists, working with Take That, The Voice, Ed Sheeran & Elton John, to name just...

A special thank you to Unbound Breathwork for sponsoring this week's episode. Use code 3RINGS50 to receive a 50% discount on your first session at www.unboundbreathwork.co In this episode, 3RINGS directors Stuart Bishop & Bailey James Muir discuss the decline of dance college training, last-minute casting and debate whether Taylor Swift has had the greatest year in music history. Follow 3R...

In this episode, 3RINGS directors Stuart Bishop & Bailey James Muir discuss the latest fallout from the Spotlight Scandal in light of Equity's recent statement calling for a change in law and consequent articles from the stage. The pair share their opinions and insights as agents, predicting what may come next.