Dynamite: Backstage Pass Podcast

Dynamite: Backstage Pass Podcast

Dynamite Studios’ Artistic Director Abbe Bradbury gives you an all-access pass into the dance and performing arts industry. Hear from leading professionals, up and coming talent and many more as they tell you their stories, achievements, challenges, tips, tricks and everything in between.

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August 22, 2025 16 mins

In this empowering episode, Abbe Bradbury challenges the idea that success in the performing arts has to follow a set formula. Drawing on real stories from students — both of whom took bold, unconventional steps in their careers — Abbe unpacks the pressure of comparison and the fear of straying from the “expected” path.

Whether you're navigating early career decisions, considering unexpected opportunities, or redefining what succes...

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Today’s episode is going to be a little different. I’m going to be talking about some of the biggest business fails. The ones that cost me time, money, tears, and my sanity. We’re talking missing invoices, $100,000 worth of undelivered costumes, missed opportunities, and all the ‘oh no’ moments that you think only happen to other people and the lessons that came out of them.

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April 11, 2025 28 mins

In this episode, Abbe Bradbury dives deep into the dos and don'ts of business in the performing arts world. From contracts to culture, she unpacks the red flags to avoid—and the green flags to chase—whether you’re a studio owner, student, or professional performer.

With real talk, industry insight, and a few personal stories, Abbe shares what to look out for before signing on the dotted line. If you're navigating opportunities and ...

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In this real and raw episode, Abbe Bradbury dives into the importance of filtering the advice you receive - and who you’re actually receiving it from. From dodging empty opinions and carpark gossip to recognising the difference between those who talk the talk and those who’ve walked the path, Abbe unpacks how experience shapes wisdom. Whether you're chasing big dreams or navigating everyday challenges, this episode is your reminder...

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March 28, 2025 17 mins

Your mindset can make or break your journey as a performer. In this episode, Abbe Bradbury dives deep into the power of a positive mindset—how to manage stress and anxiety, genuinely celebrate others' success, and understand why rest is just as important as rehearsal. Whether you're on stage or behind the scenes, these strategies will help you build resilience, confidence, and longevity in your career.

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Long rehearsals, tough critiques, and the pressure to constantly improve - it’s easy to fall into a cycle of frustration. But where energy goes, energy grows. In this episode of The Backstage Pass Podcast, Abbe Bradbury dives into the power of presence, gratitude, and reframing negativity as a performer. Whether you’re battling self-doubt, comparing yourself to others, or feeling stuck, we’ll share practical tools to shift your min...

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Welcome back to The Backstage Pass Podcast wth Abbe Bradbury. Growth is exciting—but let’s be real, it’s also terrifying. In today’s episode, Abbe Bradbury dives into the anxiety, fear, and self-doubt that come with stepping into the unknown. Whether you’re chasing a new opportunity, pushing past your comfort zone, or just feeling stuck in the ‘in-between,’ this episode is here to remind you that growing pains are proof you’re leve...

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August 9, 2024 27 mins
Hey Fam! Welcome back to a brand new episode of The Backstage Pass Podcast with Emilee and Abbe Bradbury.   In this week's episode, we hear from Abbe Bradbury, Artistic Director of Dynamite Studios and Emilee-May Bradbury our Head of Rising Artist. In this episode, we talk about how "what you focus on, you become" and how to level up your own mindset.   Follow Us On Instagram: @backstagepasspodcast Follow Abbe: @abbebradbury Follow...
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August 2, 2024 26 mins
Hey Fam! Welcome back to a brand new episode of The Backstage Pass Podcast with Emilee and Abbe Bradbury.   In this week's episode, we hear from Abbe Bradbury, Artistic Director of Dynamite Studios and Emilee-May Bradbury our Head of Rising Artist. In this episode, we talk about all things from the 2024 Olympics, Simone Biles, Reflecting on Progress and how to assess if you are actually stuck in your training or are just over-stimu...
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July 26, 2024 23 mins
Hey Fam! Welcome back to a brand new episode of The Backstage Pass Podcast with Emilee and Abbe Bradbury.   In this week's episode, we hear from Abbe Bradbury, Artistic Director of Dynamite Studios and Emilee-May Bradbury our Head of Rising Artist. In this episode, we talk about the importance of following your why and how to discover your true purpose. We hope you can all take something special away from this one.   Follow Us On I...
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Hey Fam! Welcome back to a brand new episode of The Backstage Pass Podcast with Emilee and Abbe Bradbury.   In this week's episode, we hear from Abbe Bradbury, Artistic Director of Dynamite Studios and Emilee-May Bradbury our Head of Rising Artist. In this episode, we open up about what's happening in our lives right now and how we are being intentional with our time and energy to achieve or goals. It gets emotional! So you don't w...
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May 27, 2024 34 mins
Hey Fam! Welcome to the fifth episode of SEASON FOUR of The Backstage Pass Podcast with Emilee and Abbe   In this week's episode, we hear from Abbe Bradbury, Artistic Director of Dynamite Studios and Emilee-May Bradbury our Head of Rising Artist and Courses. This episode is all about building a growth mindset, dealing with setbacks and how having a growth mindset has helped us both personally and professionally. You don't want to m...
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Hey Fam! Welcome to the fourth episode of SEASON FOUR of The Backstage Pass Podcast with Emilee and Abbe   In this week's episode, we hear from Abbe Bradbury, Artistic Director of Dynamite Studios and Emilee-May Bradbury our Head of Rising Artist and Courses. This episode is all about Emilee's experience growing up around a family business and what that was like. We also set our new Weekly Challenges! You don't want to miss this on...
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April 26, 2024 28 mins
Hey Fam! Welcome to the third episode of SEASON FOUR of The Backstage Pass Podcast with Emilee and Abbe   In this week's episode, we hear from Abbe Bradbury, Artistic Director of Dynamite Studios and Emilee-May Bradbury our Head of Rising Artist and Courses. This episode is all about the power of belief and manifestation - creating the life of your dreams. We also set our new Weekly Challenges! You don't want to miss this one....  ...
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April 19, 2024 32 mins
Hey Fam! Welcome to the second episode of SEASON FOUR of The Backstage Pass Podcast with Emilee and Abbe   In this week's episode, we hear from Abbe Bradbury, Artistic Director of Dynamite Studios and Emilee-May Bradbury our Head of Rising Artist and Courses. This episode is all about how the Grass isn't always greener on the other side. We talk about embracing living in the moment, fostering and maintaining relationships and set o...
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Hey Fam! Welcome to the first episode of SEASON FOUR of The Backstage Pass Podcast with Emilee and Abbe   In this week's episode, we hear from Abbe Bradbury, Artistic Director of Dynamite Studios and Emilee-May Bradbury our Head of Rising Artist and Courses. This episode is all about the art of letting go and embracing change. We get vulnerable talking about recent changes in our lives, how to be more adaptable to change and our to...
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March 22, 2024 37 mins
Hey Fam! Welcome back to SEASON THREE of The Backstage Pass Podcast...   In this week's episode, we hear from Abbe Bradbury, Artistic Director of Dynamite Studios and Emilee-May Bradbury our Head of Rising Artist and Courses. This episode is all about celebrating effort and cultivating a culture of youth growth in the Performing Arts Industry.   Follow Abbe: @abbebradbury Follow Emilee: @_emileemay Follow Dynamite Studios: @_dynami...
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March 8, 2024 29 mins
Hey Fam! Welcome back to SEASON THREE of The Backstage Pass Podcast...   In this week's episode, we hear from Abbe Bradbury, Artistic Director of Dynamite Studios and Emilee-May Bradbury our Head of Rising Artist and Courses. We talk about our top tips to setting your week up for success, and if you haven't heard about the toast burnt theory yet, you won't want to miss this one.   Follow Abbe: @abbebradbury Follow Emilee: @_emileem...
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March 1, 2024 28 mins
Hey Fam! Welcome back to SEASON THREE of The Backstage Pass Podcast...   In this week's episode, we hear from Abbe Bradbury, Artistic Director of Dynamite Studios and Emilee-May Bradbury our Head of Rising Artist and Courses. We talk about our favourite thing...POSITIVE VIBES, how to keep a positive mindset and the tools we use to navigate negative thoughts or tough periods of time.   Follow Abbe: @abbebradbury Follow Emilee: @_emi...
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February 27, 2024 33 mins
Hey Fam! Welcome back to SEASON THREE of The Backstage Pass Podcast...   In this week's episode, we hear from Abbe Bradbury, Artistic Director of Dynamite Studios and Emilee-May Bradbury our Head of Rising Artist and Courses. We talk about staying in your "own lane", following your path and staying aligned with your vision for yourself and your journey.   Follow Abbe: @abbebradbury Follow Emilee: @_emileemay Follow Dynamite Studios...
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