Sabah Mods Mayday 2025

Style, Sound, and Scooters

The Mod movement returns to Kota Kinabalu in full force.

Shock Gig and Sabahan Mods present Sabah Mods Mayday 2025, a stylish celebration of music and scooters taking place right in the heart of the city.

The day kicks off at 3pm with the Scooter Run along Gaya Street, an essential ride where enthusiasts take to the streets and bring Mod culture roaring to life.

Music Lineup

As the sun goes down, the Sioux Roadside Cafe comes alive with a night of high-energy sounds:

• Live concerts by
  Suistereo, Karrats, Danska, and Corner Kick

• DJ sets by
  Ann Nazran, Eddie Mornie, and Alfzn

• Tickets: RM30

Get ready to dance, chat, admire custom scooters, and immerse yourself in a vintage yet rebellious atmosphere.

The Mod Movement

Born in the United Kingdom in the late 1950s, the Mod movement quickly evolved into a full-fledged lifestyle rooted in elegance, musical passion, and urban identity.

Mods were known for their sharp style, tailored suits, slim shirts, and influences from Italian and French fashion. They embraced modern jazz, R&B, soul, and rock 'n' roll. Bands like The Who, The Kinks, and The Small Faces defined their sound.

Their vehicles of choice were scooters, especially Vespa and Lambretta models, often customized as bold personal statements.

But being a mod also meant living for the night. They hung out in cafes, danced for hours, and met in hot spots to express their individuality and freedom.

As for Mayday, it refers to Labor Day on May 1 and evokes youth, renewal, and social resistance, the perfect spirit to carry on the mod legacy.