The 3RINGS Podcast

In this episode, 3RINGS directors Stuart Bishop and Bailey James Muir are joined by special guest Brendon Hansford. Brendon is an internationally renowned creative, film director and choreographer who’s worked with many of the biggest clients in the industry, including Sam Smith, Rick Astley and the Opening of Atlantis in Dubai. This episode discusses life within Dubai’s entertainment industry, tr...

In this episode, Stuart Bishop and Bailey James Muir share their thoughts on The Beatle's new song & music video 'Now and Then', before breaking down the recent controversy surrounding Charli & Dixie D'Amelio's 'Be Happy' Popcorn promo shoot at Walmart. The pair debate whether the traditional ban on recording at theatres is healthy in a 21st-century social media...

3RINGS Directors Stuart Bishop and Bailey James Muir report on the recent controversy regarding the publication and later stalling of Spotlight's 'Premiere Membership'. The pair debate related statements from Equity, The CDG (Casting Director's Guild) and beyond, sharing insights into the general state of the casting industry and personal opinions on the business model behind casti...

3RINGS Directors Stuart Bishop and Bailey James Muir celebrate Disney's 100th birthday, debate the real reasons certain artists get cast; is it favouritism or trust? The pair then go on to provide their insights as to why the industry melts down whenever Spotlight goes down, and finally break down and report upon Phillip Joel and the Shein Pointe Shoe Saga.

3RINGS Directors Stuart Bishop and Bailey James Muir break down the riding trend of surveys within the arts industry as the community begins to label them 'unpaid labour'. The pair discuss whether performing is truly the hardest profession in the world, whether TV commercials are becoming influencer deals and finally, share their observations of the potential presented by the NFL's rec...

3RINGS Directors Stuart Bishop and Bailey James Muir discuss the return of old school Jazz with Jungle’s ‘Back on 74’ and the rapidly changing London training ecosystem. The pair then go on to cover Usher being selected for 2024’s Superbowl Halftime Show, diving into historical issues and oversights with regards to artist fees. Finally, the podcast wraps up with some exciting developments from the...

3RINGS ( @3RINGS_Talent ) directors Stuart Bishop and Bailey James Muir ( @bailey_james23 ) discuss whether we need more performing arts colleges and the future of technical foundations in training. The pair debate allegations brought to light by the BBC’s Panorama expose of ballet establishments and how systemic issues can be eradicated through the introduction of science and technology. For thos...