About The Fringe
WHO WE ARE
The Fringe is a Christ-centered community of working musicians committed to rediscovering identity, calling, and excellence in our craft.
Musicians often find ourselves on the margins of Church, industry, and culture—misunderstood, overlooked, and undervalued. We feel it daily. But what if the fringes aren’t simply places where we’ve been pushed aside? What if it’s part of how God has created us—and where He has uniquely positioned and called us?
WHY WE EXIST
Throughout Scripture, God often works in unlikely places, through unlikely people. A son of slaves led the people of Israel into the Promised Land. A shepherd boy became king. The stone rejected became the cornerstone. The most unlikely candidates were chosen as disciples of Christ.
The margins aren’t necessarily places where God is absent. Often, they’re where He is very present, doing something new. We believe musicians are uniquely equipped for these spaces—building bridges, telling stories, shaping culture, moving between the sacred and secular.
WHAT WE DO
We provide a community where musicians can seek and worship Jesus, encourage and inspire one another, collaborate and create, grow spiritually and professionally, pursuing excellence in our craft.
Monthly gatherings centered on connection, worship, conversation, and prayer
Podcasts and media created to encourage, inspire, and equip musicians living on life’s fringes
Live and in-studio recordings capturing new music and creative collaboration
Creative gatherings and retreats designed to foster community, growth, and collaboration
Musical events, tours, and more that bring musicians together and carry the mission beyond the gathering
Founder
Chris Lockwood is a two-time GMA Dove Award-nominated music producer, songwriter, and recording artist who has spent more than three decades devoted to music and ministry.
Throughout that journey, he has experienced firsthand both the beauty and challenges that come with being a musician, and understands the unique value, influence, and calling we carry.
The Fringe grew out of a desire to create the kind of community he believes musicians need: a place where faith and artistry can coexist honestly, where musicians can encourage and challenge one another, and where gifts, relationships, and influence can be stewarded for the glory of God.
The Fringe is not simply something Chris wants to build. It is something he believes he has been called to steward.
MORE THAN A GATHERING
The Fringe is more than a gathering or an event. We are a growing, creative community of musicians using our gifts, relationships, influence, and creativity to advance the Gospel and build the Kingdom, to the glory of God.
Whether deeply rooted in the Church, somewhere in between, or simply searching, there is a place for you here.
Welcome to The Fringe.
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