​MEMORIAL

​The idea for UPBEAT came in late 2012 after production companies Winter Circle Productions and MCP Presents each endured a tragic loss as WCP’s Jeff Milne passed away at age 26 after suffering a brain aneurysm and MCP’s Patrick Edwards passed away due to complications of ulcerative colitis at the age of 31. Each young man was a staple in his respective local community’s music culture, boasting an infectious creativity and positivity that motivated dozens of friends to find their passion. In the wake of Jeff and Patrick’s passing, WCP and MCP each independently started foundations with similar missions and have since combined efforts into today’s UPBEAT. UPBEAT will serve a worthy dual purpose – immortalizing two dear friends and rejuvenating the youth of our nation through music.