Active since 2007, Rend Collective have found huge popularity because of their unique expression of worship. The quintet’s indie-folk sound coupled with wonderful instruments and energetic live shows have earned them critical and commercial success. The band has been pushing boundaries with their music and has an ingenious approach towards worship. According to the members “God is not safe or small: He has a wild imagination”, hence they experiment a lot and go all out in their music. 2015 is quite a busy year for Rend Collective as they have a number of live performances planned. They will be opening for Chris Tomlin on his “Love Ran Red Tour” and the fans can catch a live performance with Rend Collective tickets.

Exploring the Connection Between God & Life

An eclectic lineup featuring talented vocalists and multi-instrumentalists, Rend Collective hails from Northern Ireland. Comprising of five members, these good friends were united through their mutual and inherent desire to come up with spiritually substantive material. They joined hands to “figure out their faith” and in no time hundreds of people got involved and collectively they explored the connection between God, life and community.

For many years the five-piece kept their music in Northern Ireland only and later felt the call to step out. Rend Collective decided to enter the unknown and head out to reach more people. Today the band has grown into an international success and tours around the world with other Christian music stars like Chris Tomlin, Tenth Avenue North, MercyMe and Lecrae. Rend Collective aims not only to bring freshness to congregational worship but also to spread the message of faith. For this reason they have collaborations with church leaders like Louie Giglio, Francis Chan and Shane Claiborne.

Introducing a New Genre of “Organic Worship”

The members Gareth Gilkeson, Chris Llewellyn, Ali Gilkeson, Patrick Thompson and Stephen Mitchell consider themselves not just a band but a collective of people like a family. They call their music an act of Organic Worship that displays a natural and honest connection with God.

Rend Collective have proven themselves as a talented and creative ensemble. Full of imagination, they use children’s toys and other handmade stuff as instruments. The band’s first album “Organic Family Hymnal” features songs that they recorded around a campfire on beach and a rendition of some tracks was also available on their third album “Campfire”. The band has pursued with the unexpected and many colorful presentations. One of their music videos was recorded on a turbulent Irish Sea on an operational fishing boat.

Rend Collective have come a long way since their formative years. The phenomenal crooners have made it to the world stage as dominant voices in modern worship. Since inception the band has gone from strength to strength and in 2014 came with up their fourth record “The Art of Celebration”. Topping the US Christian charts, it peaked at 13^th position on the Billboard 200. It was lauded in words like “a prefect effort where passion meets emotion”. Several critics have called it spiritually rich and engaging collection of worship anthems.

Sold Out Tours & Live Appearances

Rend Collective have evolved as ardent live performers, tasting success as opening acts as well as headlining artists. According to the fans who have attended their concerts before, their live events offer a unique worship experience. The members create an intricate, party-like atmosphere complete with contemplative, intimate devotion.

Their gripping live shows witness thousands of fans and they have toured on both sides of the Atlantic. Rend Collective have performed alongside some of the most acclaimed names in Christian music. They toured with Chris Tomlin in 2011 and now are once again on the road with the artist as part of his Love Ran Red Tour”. On June 25 the band will hit the Del Mar Fairgrounds and people with Rend Collective tickets can watch them set the stage ablaze with Third Day and Brandon Heath. Attending Rend Collective concert is an experience like no other as the night effortlessly moves from joyous celebration to soulful and meditative climax. The concert festivities always end with an emotional high point.