Author Archives: Christina Kenny

About Christina Kenny

Christina Kenny is a music journalist based in London.

Eurovision 2017, Kiev: The (un)official scorecard

Posted on May 8, 2017

Bonuses for white pianos, wind machines and “Jesus wept” Continue reading →

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Eurovision 2016: The (un)official scorecard

Posted on May 14, 2016

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! I’m referring, of course, to Eurovision. The 2016 Eurovision final is tonight, 14 May, and I’m happy to say you can download your free, printable, 100% (un)official scorecards right here. Click on … Continue reading →

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Reluctantly calling bullshit on Reginald D Hunter

Posted on June 28, 2015

Reading instructions If you are Reginald D Hunter and/or a very busy and important person, please scroll down to the last section of this post. Everyone else: start from here. Disclaimer one: I’m a journalist I’m not saying this because … Continue reading →

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Evolution of the amateur choir/orchestra tour as relayed via social media

Posted on May 26, 2015

2015: No-one bothers uploading photos to social media: they’ve already been shared via the tour What’s App group in real time. No-one outside the ensemble notices or cares. Continue reading →

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On being mistaken for a pregnant lady on the tube

Posted on August 11, 2014

The first guy to offer me his seat was quite young. That raised alarm bells. Usually it’s older gentleman who leap to their feet when they see a woman standing (presumably for fear her uterus may be heading southwards in … Continue reading →

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Are YOU a chicken washer?

Posted on June 18, 2014

Who are these so-called chicken washers? What person in their right mind would even consider washing a chicken? Continue reading →

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Review: Gareth Malone’s Voices at the Hammersmith Apollo (21/5/14)

Posted on May 22, 2014

Malone and Co. clearly have what it takes to make a successful pop tour – hummable tunes, the opportunity for a singalong, and impressive compèring from an exceedingly likeable showman. Four stars. Continue reading →

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