Brampton - Nine local bands, including Keepin 6 and Saint Alivia, will come together to bring epilepsy and seizure disorders centre stage at Black & Purple Fest on June 26, 2009 at West 7 Nightclub & Lounge in Norval, Ontario. All proceeds from the all-ages event will support Epilepsy Halton Peel. 

"Epilepsy affects more than 20,000 people in Halton and Peel alone," explains Tahverlee Dunlop, executive director at Epilepsy Halton Peel. "Youth living with epilepsy often feel isolated and judged by their peers as a result of their seizures. Black & Purple Fest will bring individuals of all ages together for a night of great music, all while increasing public understanding of epilepsy."

The event will kick off at 3:30 p.m. with rockers from across Southern Ontario, including:

Keepin' 6-Headliner
Saint Alvia
Forces
Dame
Good Rats Radio
Maple Street Impressions
The Twelve
Najuah
Dave and the Grizzly Hangovers

Jason Wilford, Keepin'6 guitarist says, "Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that affects thousands in our community. We are pleased to support an event that helps eliminate discrimination and promotes positive change".

Black & Purple Fest takes place from 3:30 p.m. to close at West 7 Nightclub located at 430 Guleph Street in Norval, Ontario, just 10 minutes north of Winston Churchill and the 401. Tickets are on are now available for $15 on-line at www.epilepsypeel.org/blackandpurple/

Epilepsy Halton Peel provides programming and a network of support to individuals across Halton and Peel living with a seizure disorder. Through public awareness and education, the organization strives to bring a greater understanding of epilepsy to the communities it serves. To learn more, visit http://www.epilepsypeel.org/.