Fenella Kernebone
Fenella Kernebone | |
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| Born | June 8, 1976 Sydney, Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Broadcaster, MC, interviewer |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Known for | Hosting By Design on Radio National, The Sound Lab on Triple J, Head of Curation for TEDxSydney |
Fenella Kernebone (born 8 June 1976) is a Sydney-based Australian broadcaster, MC, and interviewer with a broad background in arts, film, music, design, architecture, and cultural sectors. Her recent presenting credits include hosting By Design on Radio National and The Sound Lab on Triple J. In June 2016, she took on the role of Head of Curation for TEDxSydney.
Early life
Raised in Sydney's Inner West suburb of Homebush, Kernebone completed her education at the Presbyterian Ladies' College, Sydney located in Croydon, New South Wales. A portrait entitled "Art Does Belong," painted by Nick Stathopolous and depicting Kernebone, was shortlisted as a finalist in the 2012 Archibald Prize.
Radio
During her studies at the University of Technology, Sydney, Kernebone volunteered at community radio station 2SER. She began her career at Triple J in 1998 by hosting an arts program initially named Creatures of the Spotlight, which was later rebranded as Artery (1999–2003).
Kernebone fronted the electronic music program The Sound Lab on Triple J from 2003 until its conclusion in December 2014 after an 11-year run. She also started presenting By Design on Radio National in early 2012, wrapping up this role in January 2015.
In June 2015, she introduced Trackwork, a podcast dedicated to Australian electronic music.
Television
From 2004 to 2006, Kernebone co-hosted the relaunched Movie Show on SBS TV alongside Jaimie Leonarder, Megan Spencer, and Marc Fennell.
After her tenure at SBS, she worked as a presenter and reporter on ABC TV's Sunday Arts between 2007 and 2009. Subsequently, from 2010 to 2012, she hosted the arts series Art Nation broadcast on ABC1.
Presenter
Kernebone has served as MC for various prestigious events including the WA and NSW Institute of Architects Awards, APRA Art Music Awards, Semi Permanent conferences, and the bicentennial celebration of Royal Doulton. She also hosted the live streaming of TEDxSydney at the Sydney Opera House for three consecutive years: 2014, 2015, and 2016.
Since 2018, she has been an elected member of the board for the National Trust of Australia (NSW).