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On March 26, 2011 an anticipated total of more than 1 billion people from 223 countries around the world will switch off all non-essential lights and electronic appliances between 8.30 and 9.30pm local time in support of the fifth annual Earth Hour.

What started as a project between the WWF and The Sydney Morning Herald in 2007 has become a global tradition and the 2011 hour expected to be bigger than ever before as part of an ongoing campaign to raise awareness about climate change.

As a central figure in the Phuket community, 91.5FM – Phuket Island Radio has launched and is actively supporting Earth Hour and volunteering to raise awareness of the movement so that everyone in Phuket – Thais, expats and holidaymakers – can join the fight to make a difference by switching off their lights.

More information about Earth Hour – written in both English and Thai – can be found at the website www.earthhourphuket.com and volunteers can also register their support for 'Lights Out Phuket' on the Earth Hour Phuket page on Facebook.

Climate change is of growing concern to everyone, something highlighted by the difficulties facing many around the world right now.

91.5FM hopes that everyone in Phuket on March 26 will join the station in switching their lights off for 60 minutes and contributing to the efforts to reduce our carbon footprint.

Get involved with Earth Hour and and get a FREE 30 Second on 91.5FM!

Go to www.earthhourphuket.com and click on the supporters tab to sign up for Earth Hour Phuket and 91.5FM will mention you or your business LIVE for 30 Seconds on Phuket FM Radio. Just add your name, Lights Out Phuket message and upload your logo to get started with this amazing event.

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91.5FM now offers you all of our evening shows from Monday to Friday as Easy to Download Podcasts so that you can enjoy these fabulous shows again and again at your own leisure. The Old Record Club, The History of Dance Music, Mark Wilkinson's Club Classics, Kidology and Disco Daze are all available for download.

In order to make your podcast download easier Phuket FM Radio has broken each show in to 3 easy to download parts, each1 hour in length.

Best of all we keep the past three weeks of shows so if you miss part or all of one of you favourite shows on 91.5FM, just go to the Phuket FM Radio website: www.phuketfmradio.com and click the 'Podcasts' button to download what you want.

Mark has been in the music industry since the early 1990s and has brought an impressive resume to 91.5FM which includes having launched his own record label – Kidology Records; had a UK Top Ten hit with a remix of Lou Reed's 'Satellite of Love' under his alias 'Dab Hands'; and taken the Kidology label to top clubs in London, Ibiza and other locations around the world.

Kidology is all about vibrancy, colour, flair and putting the 'party feeling' back into club land and it is exactly that kind of energy and excitement that Mark will bring to 91.5FM from 7pm until 10pm every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Over the coming months you're going to hear a lot of Mark but what about the man himself? In a two-part interview we have a look at who he is, what's influenced him and how he arrived at 91.5FM.

What were your music influences at a young age?
Well from a very, very young age my Mum was all about Elvis and The Beatles, who of course were both huge and had some of the most amazing melodies in their songs. They got me into popular music but at roughly the time I decided that my Mum must no longer cut my hair – aged about 11 or 12 I think – I really got into soul. At that time Radio London used to have an awesome line up of DJs playing Soul, Funk, Rap & Hip Hop. Tony Blackburn, Dave Pearce and Steve Walsh were playing all the most upfront music every morning and most evenings too. I used to stay up late to listen then bunk off school in the mornings to catch Tony Blackburn daily – the signs of a misspent youth!! So that was where my real love of club music kicked in and it's not left me yet.

When did you start getting into DJing and when did you realise that you might be able to do it for a living?
I started DJing at 17 at my mates' house parties. I couldn't really mix to begin with but people liked my music selection so I filled the dance floor areas. I noticed that other DJs didn't get the same reaction from the crowd that I did, so then I started to do mix tapes (as it was back then). I gave them out to friends and they took on a life of their own; I'd get messages and calls from people I didn't know saying they were listening to my tape at some party and it was going off! I guess I knew then I could make this my life, and it just grew from there. Once people knew the tapes and talked about them in the clubs, promoters wanted to book me for their nights. This was a bit more daunting but I was enjoying it so much I just went for it. Next thing you know I've played in 65 countries worldwide to hundreds of thousands of people and loved every second of it!

Given you've played to crowds all over the world, which is your favourite club?
Hmm, a good answer would have to be the next one.... and the really honest answer is that just can't pick one favourite. The fact of the matter is, wherever I am playing, if there is a crowd of people – large or small – and they're appreciating what I'm doing, then I love it too; that can be from 20 people at a small private party to thousands at a club or a festival.

Best friend in the industry?
I have so many friends worldwide in this industry that I am truly blessed. For example last year I dodged the volcanic ash cloud that was over Europe and I remember seeing people stranded at airports for days on end and thinking that if I was stuck in any location in the world there is always someone I could ring who would let me stay with them or find me a place to stay; I simply love that. There is no doubt, however, that my current Business Development Director at Kidology, Mr Paul Bryenton, is a truly great friend and has become invaluable to me, as well as being a friend he is an amazing business guy for me to work and grow with for the future.

What is Kidology?
Kidology is recognized as one of London's most uniquely styled nights out and has been raising the bar in recent times, holding nights and tours as far afield as, Dubai, China, Russia, throughout Europe, Ibiza, the UK and, of course, Thailand. It started out a few years back in London at legendary venues such as The Cross, The End, Ministry of Sound, The Egg, and Pacha, and has now grown into a worldwide party brand. The ethos behind Kidology is to put the 'party' feeling back into club land; Kidology is a fun, flamboyant, and friendly night out, encompassing a special brand of great house music.

Mark will be joining the 91.5 FM team in January 2011 and along with LIVE outside events will be providing a Tuesday to Friday 7pm to 10 pm format. All 91.5 FM content is simultaneously streamed via the www.phuketfmradio.com website which continues to grow it's global audience.

Mark Wilkinson will be bringing his signature club nights from London and Ibiza straight to 91.5FM and Phuket. Kidology, Mark's World famous house music brand presenting the finest upfront house music from the Worlds top dance floors will be a welcomed addition to 91.5FM Phukets favourite radio station. Not only will Kidology be available to listeners of 91.5FM, but Phuket FM Radio will be taking all of Marks shows in Kidology on the road to venues near you.

As Mark has such a high international dj profile and following, 91.5FM will be rescheduling each week night show to re-run at 3am to 6am the next morning via the internet to serve the European audience Mark will be bringing with him. This is an added bonus for any business sponsoring one of Marks new shows on 91.5FM as this double broadcast ensures maximimum listener targeting. In addition, all of Marks shows will be advertised through 91.5FM's and Mark's Facebooks networks to an audience of over 10,000 people.

Kidology
Mark Wilkinson's World famous house music brand comes to Asia via Phuket FM Radio 91.5FM, every Thursday night Mark hosts the show 7-10pm with all the latest house music known to be rocking the finest upfront dancefloors worldwide from Marks extensive live DJ calendar.

DiscoDaze
Every Friday 7-10pm Mark Wilkinson gets you in the mood with a retrospective disco mix of the greatest dance, funk, soul and pop hits from the 70's 80's 90's and Noughtie's, get ready for your weekend in Phuket with the finest party selection.

The History of Dance Music
Tuesday nights 7-10pm with Mark Wilkinson on Phuket island radio 91.5FM we take a journey around the world of club culture delving into the history of the worlds finest clubs with Mark highlighting the influences of DJs & Artists including Basement Jaxx, Eurythmics, Michael Jackson, Chic, Jamiroquai, Roger Sanchez, David Guetta, Eric Morillo & many many more......

Mark Wilkinsons Club Classics
Wednesdayy night 7-10pm is Classic House Music night with Mark Wilkinson, back in the 1980's Acid House Music stormed into the UK via Ibiza & Chicago causing a worldwide dance floor revolution, hear all the finest house music ever made with Mark every Tuesday.

The 91.5FM - Phuket Island Radio player is the only iPhone App that broadcasts everything that is going on in and around Phuket, Thailand. With great dj's and fantastic music the 91.5FM radio player is perfect to listen to whilst you are sitting on a Phuket beach, taking a tour, or just relaxing in your hotel.

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The Phuket Community Foundation (PCF) Great Phuket Rubber Duck Race returns this month at Laguna Phuket, raising funds to help support community initiatives which improve Phuket.

Race day is on Sunday, January 23 and thousands of yellow rubber ducks will be dropped into the canal at Laguna near Latitude to start an epic race to the finish line.

The first 21 to cross the line will win some amazing prizes for their lucky owner and all the proceeds will go to support the fantastic work done by the PCF.

Prizes include an amazing three-day, two-night stay for 10 people on board the stunning 50m, six-star SY Silolona; a four-night stay in a Banyan Tree pool villa plus dinner at Tre, four rounds of golf at Laguna Phuket Golf Club and four 90-minute spa sessions at the Banyan Tree Spa; a three-day, two-night stay in a pool villa at Dewa and an iPad donated by Lee Marine.

Each rubber duck costs just 150 baht and can be bought from several locations around the island or online. There's no limit on how many you can buy; be sure to get as many as possible in order to boost your chances of walking away with one or more of those great prizes.

As well as the main event, there's a whole host of games and activities going on for kids and adults alike including dragon boat, kayak and raft races plus a build your own cardboard box boat and race it for the kids.

For those not keen to take to the water there's classic car rides, beat the goalie competitions, delightful ducking costume contest, master illusionist Joe Conrad, and lots to eat and drink.

For more information on the PCF Great Phuket Rubber Duck Race and where to buy your ducks head to www.phuketcharity.org.