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), La Cava (Ensemble/Tariq), Fame European Tour (Ensemble/Joe Vegas) and UK Tours of West Side Story (Bernardo) and Jesus Christ Superstar (Judas) .   He has been involved, both as Director and Choreographer in many workshops for West End Musicals in the making such as Hell Sing, Stars Falling, The Golden Voice and Best of Friends. Choreographed the European premiere of Happy Ending at the Arcola Theatre and the World premier of Reeds Sway. He choreographed the opening gala of the 1st Middle East Youth Festival for the King of Bahrain at Bahrain. He has directed and choreographed new Pop Artists UK Tours such as Jessica Steel (X Factor) Lydia Lucy (The Voice) and the UK tour of United Vibe (X Factor) Jordi has directed and choreographed Shows at His Majesty's Theatre, Sadler Wells, O2 and Royal Albert Hall in London plus review shows in Paris.     Jordi has worked as a guest teacher and choreographer for many of the main dance and Performing Arts colleges in this Country and abroad, including EPA, where he is Head of Dance. He specializes in American Jazz.    Jordi loves to pass on a wealth of knowledge of dance and showbiz through his teaching and is extremely passionate and thorough in his methods.  Anyone who experiences a Jordi dance class is sure to be inspired pushed, nurtured and helped.  

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 Director for the Award-Winning CTC Dance Company. known for their thought provoking works such as Wonderland In Alice, IDENTITY and ‘iNk’d. Chris is currently the resident choreographer for the 50th anniversary of Drew McOnie's Olivier award winning Jesus Christ Superstar…

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 out and secure that coveted agency contract. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ What agencies look for in a dancer ✅ How to create a standout email ✅ The importance of professional headshots ✅ Effective ways to network and make connections ✅ Key mistakes to avoid Why watch? 👉 Get expert advice from agents who have been signing dancers for 20+ years 👉 Gain insights that can make the difference between being overlooked and being noticed. 👉 Learn practical steps to elevate your dance career. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get the edge in the competitive dance world. Hit play, take notes, and get ready to take your dance career to the next level!

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/articles/c3gglv8y39vo

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 female choreographers in the Entertainment industry. As a dancer, Christina performed all over the world for artists like Jessie J, Adam Lambert, and Paloma Faith before going on to Choreograph and show direct tours for artists such as Dido and Anastacia. Recent credits include music videos for Sophie Ellis Bextor, Drag Race UK star Le Fil, and movement directing for Malory Towers on CBBC. Christina hosts her popular classes at the world-famous Pineapple Studios and Base Studios.

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 to forge his path in dance, first as a performer before choreographing for JLS, The Overtones, multiple cruise lines, and more … While continuing his creative work, Dax owns Base, one of London’s leading dance studios, and he recently launched Base Performing Arts College. Part 1 of this conversation covers Dax's start in the industry through training and as a child star. His success within the music industry and experiences as a working choreographer. Look out for Part 2 next week, detailing the story behind Base Studios, the future of the Base brand, and Dax's take on the state of the dance industry.

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 Dancing with the Stars, artists such as Becky Hill, and, in 2022, even premiered his own box office sellout production, ‘The Blonde Bombshell’. Ian has recently launched Future Motion, an innovative dance production company with several works in development for stage & screen. This episode gives insight into Future Motion and one of its productions, 'The Blonde Bombshell,' and provides an interesting commentary on the status of Ballroom and Latin within modern-day entertainment.

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 truly experienced all facets of the entertainment industry at the highest level. As well as finding success as a performer, Aykut also excels in the business world, where he has taken his bar/restaurant Starfish & Coffee from strength to strength, serving happy customers daily and playing host to Monologue Slam's and Live Mic nights which have helped artists such as Freya Ridings gain management. This episode details the ins and outs of Aykut's career from an unusual route into training, to learning lines in German for Saturday Night Fever despite not speaking the language, behind the scene insights on EastEnders and more. Aykut's career presents an insipiring example of working hard, being adaptable and using your success and network to give back to future generations.

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’ collaboration and question whether this presents a new genre of work for the dance industry.

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 success is seamlessly intertwined with stories, experiences and observations from special guest Danielle Haden’s inspiring career. Featured for her work by the likes of Forbes & Yahoo finance, Danielle Haden has become the ‘go to’ coach for creatives, artists & influencers around the world. Known for her excellent work in monetisation & creative entrepreneurship, Danielle built 15+ 6- figure businesses from scratch, working with her clients In 2023. Danielle takes a spirited approach to business and is a strong believer in everyones ability to monetise their talents and passions.

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 whole career from training, to winning So You Think You Can Dance, working in the industry, navigating becoming a parent as a performer, transitioning into choreography and teaching the next generation. A fun episode packed with stories and insights on the UK dance industry.

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 announcement of the Dear Evan Hansen UK tour, opting to cast via TikTok. Catch parts 1 & 2 of this saga before returning back to this episode: Part 1 - The Breakdown: https://youtu.be/7JuJGAUFk7o Part 2 - The Fallout: https://youtu.be/COJh6uzvRnY

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 choreography rights, Rick has done it all whilst accumulating unparalleled knowledge and wisdom on the industry’s inner workings. Rick is currently undergoing new business ventures with Jamargig, Choreography Online and IODC as he continues to drive the industry into the future. This episode discusses observations, predictions and perspectives on what the future of the dance industry may look like from sports science in training to AI in casting, and beyond.

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 Anyone But You.

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 few. While continuing his illustrious creative career, Adrian is working on a new project, 'Casting Chronicles', a book sharing hilarious, horrendous, and life-changing stories from the casting room. This episode follows the theme that good people succeed (not necessarily the most talented), giving one-of-a-kind insights into how a calm, personable approach and a commitment to enjoying the moment have built the career of one of the commercial industry's leading artists.

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 3RINGS: www.3-rings.co.uk instagram.com/3rings_talent?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== www.tiktok.com/@3rings_talent?_t=8g96HVvAXb6&_r=1 Follow Stuart: instagram.com/stuart_bishop?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== www.tiktok.com/@stuart_bishop?_t=8g96DL6P6Jt&_r=1 Follow Bailey: instagram.com/stuart_bishop?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== www.tiktok.com/@baileyjamesmuir?_t=8g96HCuLjO4&_r=1 TIMESTAMPS 00:01:21 - The decline in dance training 🕺 00:35:17 - Last minute casting ⏰ 00:55:27 - Spotify Wrapped 🎶 01:00:13 - Has Taylor Swift has the best year in music history? 🏆 ‘THE 3RINGS PODCAST - Discussing entertainment industry issues, news, stories and advice.’ For business enquiries, use: [email protected] | www.3-rings.co.uk #TaylorSwift #SpotifyWrapped #DanceTraining #3RINGS #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.

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, transitioning between creative disciplines, Brendon’s new company ‘Unbound Breathwork’, and recent reports from Sky News of abuse within UK drama schools.

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 age. Finally, they discuss the business behind theatre cancellations in light of recent statements from Cameron Mackintosh's production of King Lear.

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 casting platforms.

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 recent Funday Football in association with Disney Pixar's Toy Story.

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 Ballet world ...

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 those who don’t know, discover Anitta, and more importantly, what an auditioning performer can learn from her VMA’s performance. Finally, observe and celebrate the success of ‘Tube Girl’ seizing her moment and giving us all a prime example of the potential presented by TikTok to gain rapid success in the entertainment business.