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Live band performing at The Stone Pony during Paint the Pony Purple, an epilepsy awareness benefit concert in Asbury Park, New Jersey

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16th Annual Paint the Pony Purple

A Battle of the Bands benefit concert for epilepsy awareness in New Jersey.

Paint the Pony Purple returns to the iconic Stone Pony in Asbury Park for an afternoon where live music, mission, and community take center stage. Local bands compete, fans help decide the winner, and every ticket supports the work of Epilepsy Services of New Jersey.

Come for the music. Stand with New Jersey’s epilepsy community.

Stone Pony Benefit Concert Supporting Epilepsy Awareness in New Jersey

Paint the Pony Purple is a Battle of the Bands-style benefit concert dedicated to raising awareness and support for individuals and families living with epilepsy. Hosted at the legendary Stone Pony in Asbury Park, this annual Jersey Shore event is presented by Epilepsy Services of New Jersey (ESNJ).

Local bands take the stage in a high-energy competition where music, mission, and community collide, and fans decide the winner. Every dollar raised helps ESNJ expand epilepsy education, advocacy, resources, and programs across New Jersey that promote independence and quality of life.

Live Music

Hear local bands bring their best to one of New Jersey’s most legendary music venues.

Community

Connect with people who understand epilepsy and believe in showing up for one another.

Purpose

Help fund education, support, advocacy, and services for New Jersey residents living with epilepsy.

The 2026 Lineup

Last year’s lineup filled The Stone Pony with the sound and spirit that make Paint the Pony Purple unforgettable. The 2027 bands will be announced soon.

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Bovine Bandits

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Local Honey

Good Time Music The Impostors logo

The Impostors

The Wag band logo

The Wag

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2026 Battle of the Bands Winner:
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The Stone Pony stage prepared for Paint the Pony Purple

Photos from 2026

Relive the performances, the crowd, and the purple-powered energy that filled The Stone Pony. These moments show what happens when New Jersey’s music community comes together for epilepsy awareness.

Explore the full 2026 photo album, then make plans to be part of the next chapter in March 2027.

View the 2026 Photo Album

Watch the 2026 Highlights

See the music, community, and energy that made last year’s Paint the Pony Purple such a memorable day at The Stone Pony.

Help Paint The Stone Pony Purple

There is more than one way to support epilepsy awareness and services in New Jersey.

Attend

Get your tickets and join us for an afternoon of live music at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park.

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Sponsor

Put your organization behind a beloved Jersey Shore event that supports the epilepsy community.

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Volunteer

Give your time and help create a welcoming, high-energy experience for guests, bands, and families.

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Paint the Pony Purple FAQs

What is Paint the Pony Purple?

Paint the Pony Purple is Epilepsy Services of New Jersey’s annual Battle of the Bands-style benefit concert. The event raises epilepsy awareness and funds programs and services for individuals and families across New Jersey.

Where is Paint the Pony Purple held?

The concert is held at The Stone Pony, located at 913 Ocean Avenue North in Asbury Park, New Jersey.

When is Paint the Pony Purple 2027?

The 16th Annual Paint the Pony Purple will take place Sunday, March 21, 2027, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Doors open at 12:30 p.m.

Where does the money raised go?

Proceeds support Epilepsy Services of New Jersey programs, education, resources, advocacy, and services that help people living with epilepsy and their families throughout New Jersey.

How can I support the event?

You can purchase tickets, become a sponsor, volunteer, share the event, and invite family and friends to join the epilepsy community at The Stone Pony.

Music with a mission. Community with a purpose.

Join Epilepsy Services of New Jersey at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park for the 16th Annual Paint the Pony Purple.

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Event Details

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2026 Lineup

Musicians performing on stage at the Stone Pony for Paint the Pony Purple, a New Jersey epilepsy benefit concert
Live concert performance during Paint the Pony Purple, raising awareness and funds for epilepsy services in New Jersey.
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Live band performing at The Stone Pony benefit concert during the Battle of the Bands for epilepsy awareness in New Jersey

Date

March 2027
1:00-5:00pm
Doors open at 12:30pm

Location

The Stone Pony
913 Ocean Avenue North
Asbury Park, NJ 07712

Contact

Terri Walsh

Stone Pony Benefit Concert Supporting Epilepsy Awareness in New Jersey

Annual Paint The Pony Purple

Benefit Concert Details

Paint the Pony Purple is a Battle of the Bands–style benefit concert dedicated to raising awareness and support for individuals and families living with epilepsy. Hosted at the legendary Stone Pony in Asbury Park, this annual event is presented by Epilepsy Services of New Jersey (ESNJ).

Local bands take the stage in a high-energy competition where music, mission, and community collide, and fans decide the winner. Paint the Pony Purple brings artists and supporters together to amplify epilepsy awareness, support advocacy efforts, and raise critical funds for ESNJ’s epilepsy programs in New Jersey. Every dollar raised helps expand education, resources, and services that promote independence and quality of life for people living with epilepsy.

Attendees will experience nonstop live performances and interactive experiences, and have access to free educational resources provided by event sponsors. Paint the Pony Purple is more than a Battle of the Bands. It is a loud, unapologetic show of support for the epilepsy community, powered by music and purpose.

Congratulations! Battle of the Bands Winners - The Black Ties

Central Jersey’s rock royalty brought the heat with their killer tunes and they rocked the Stone Pony with original songs written and performed for people living with epilepsy.

Sponsorship Opportunities

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Thanks to our Sponsors!

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