An entertaining line-up of internationally experienced DJ’s will rock the house every weekend with hard core clubbing tunes, promising to keep pumping up the night club scene in Kota Kinabalu.

Refer to the Generation Y write-up for more detail.

Earth Hour was first held in Sydney last year to make a bold statement about Earth’s fast deteriorating environment. The event involved more than 2.2 million people and 2,100 business. It was so far reaching that even Sydney’s most famous landmarks, the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney’s Opera House, also switched off their lights.

And although the effort involved was tiny, simply turning off the lights for one hour between 8pm and 9pm, the impact was huge. It was calculated that if that small effort could be sustained every day for a year, it would reduce carbon-monoxide emissions equal to removing 49,000 cars from our roads for a year.

This year the event went global and The Loft, an English Pub in the Waterfront, is KK’s pioneer. Packed to the brim with no lights shining, The Loft hosted acoustic guitar players, a quiz and an awareness campaign by WWF members.

Not only did the event bring the plight of the environment to the fore through curiosity raised by the lack of lights and the presence of a multitude of candles, but the sheer volume of the crowd made many a passer-by stop and wonder what it was all about.

Earth Hour illustrates that if everyday, every one of us just does something small, together we can make a huge difference to our environment. What did you do today to preserve our planet for tomorrow?

Earth Hour was first observed in Sydney in 2007 when 2.2 million people participated, including 2,100 business. On March 31, between 8pm and 9pm the lights went out all over Sydney.

If the effect of that first Earth Hour could be sustained for a year, it would be equivalent to taking 48,000 plus cars of the road for a year. This year, Earth Hour is global.

The Loft in KK is the venue for an Earth Hour event hosted by Becky and Helle. The event is open to all who wants to make a statement about the state of our planet and the impact that climate change has on all of us.

In support of our environment, to show they care and to mark Eart Hour, for an hour this Saturday, March 29 between 8pm and 9pm, there will be no electricity at The Loft in the Waterfront, Kota Kinabalu.

What there will be plenty off is spirit. The ladies are also planning a quiz with prizes, so make sure you know the facts about your environment and global warming. For entertainment, there will be live acoustic music.

The event is open to all, so do join Earth Hour at The Loft, Waterfront, KK.

To see a map of blue dots representing people across the world who have registered online for Earth Hour, check out the Earth Hour Supporters Map.

If you want to know how many people from which other countries have signed up in support of Earth Hour, check out Earth Hour Rankings. Be sure so register yourself and help raise awareness of how you can contribute to save our planet.

The Place is a well known restaurant and watering hole in Kota Kinabalu, popular for late night European football games and early morning rugby games. It’s one of few places in KK that serves beer 24 hours a day.

Situated in the Api Api Centre, The Place faces towards the ocean and is directly behind the Marina Court. A sports bar cum pub come diner, it serves a generous selection of food and beverage.

Specialising in a few local dishes, Chinese food, western food and food from the Philippines, The Place is popular amongst a diverse clientèle who come there for food that’s as wholesome as a home-cooked meal.

Broadcasting popular sporting events any time of the day and beer on tap the same, The Place attracts fans of various games. A pool table keeps the punters busy and a open-fronted bar with outside seating gives The Place a comfortable and informal feel.

Prices are reasonable and the service is friendly and efficient. For a tipple, a snack and a chat whenever the feeling grabs you, no matter what time of day or night that might be, The Place in Api Api Centre, KK is the place to be.

DJ Bryan Burger

Breaking the ice at Blue Note as the next session of Generation Y commenced on March 1st, was DJ Bryan Burger, known for tribal inspired grooves built around funky electro baselines. Said to induce orgasmic crescendos with the spin of his discs, DJ Bryan Burger has played alongside international legends such as John Digweed, Paul Van Dyke, Circulation and other international DJs.

DJ Shazz

From a childhood on the streets of New York City, DJ Shazz brings true house to Blue Note on March 8. With solo experiences at the Sub Club in Glasgow, Que Club in Birmingham and Lovezoo at The Lost Weekend under his belt, DJ Shazz is loyal to house music in it’s pure form, eliciting a rhythm characterized by intensity and soulful inspirational vibes.

DJ Leonard T

Bringing a wealth of dance music knowledge to Blue Note on 15 March, DJ Leonard T promises KK clubbers the benefit of sampling the spectrum of his astounding repertoire ranging from credible to commercial. With Berlin’s Love Parade still ringing in his ears, DJ Leonard is fired up and ready to bring his international experience to the local club scene and will give KK clubbers something to talk about.

DJ Nikki

Hot on talent and looks, international DJ Nikki is set to thump the party at Blue Note on 22 March. Living proof that a female DJ can also get recognition away from the dance floor, DJ Nikki’s passion for dance music is is also her career. Crowned Heineken Music presents Juice DJ Quest champion in 2007, DJ Nikki was the competition’s first female winner yet and brings girl power to the dance floor.

DJ Anatta

On 29 March Generation Y wraps up when DJ Anatta handles decs at Blue Note for the grand finale. A breakthrough female DJ, Anatta shot to fame in 2004 when she pipped nine male opponents in DJ competition on the local scene. In 2005 DJ Anatta became the first female DJ to control the decs on Red FM’s Wicked Session, one of the most popular local radio shows.

Looking forward to April, Blue Note, as Kota Kinabalu’s top purveyor of soulful grooves, pledges to continue bringing more international DJs to the local scene. Happy days for KK clubbers.