Free Lunchtime Concert Series Welcomes Ukrainian Singer Iryna Muha to Lichfield
Audiences are invited to enjoy a midday musical escape with Home at the Hub, a completely free lunchtime concert series that brings vibrant world music and international artists to The Hub's stage. This April, the popular series welcomes the exceptionally talented Ukrainian singer-songwriter Iryna Muha, whose musical journey spans continents and cultures.
A Versatile Musical Journey Across Borders
Iryna Muha is a remarkably versatile musician proficient in both guitar and the traditional hurdy-gurdy. Her artistic journey represents a compelling narrative of movement across geographical borders, languages, and inner emotional landscapes. Having performed at prestigious events including Eurovision, Latitude Festival, and Boomtown Festival, Muha has also appeared live on BBC Radio 3 and BBC Radio 4.
Her international appearances span multiple continents, featuring performances at Folk Alliance International in the United States, Rupununi Music and Arts Festival in South America, and numerous concerts throughout Ukraine. Her distinctive music has been broadcast on both local and national radio stations across the UK, as well as public broadcasting stations in Los Angeles and Washington.
Musical Roots and Global Influences
Growing up in Ukraine, Iryna's earliest musical memories are deeply rooted in traditional folk songs sung during family gatherings and the quirky, eclectic music of Soviet-era cartoons. These childhood influences uniquely blended Eastern European folk traditions with 1980s synthesizers, jazz elements, and cinematic orchestration.
During her teenage years, Muha moved to Mongolia where she learned to play guitar, drawn particularly to rock music that combined poetic expression with rebellious energy. Hearing Mongolian folk songs—so distinctly different from those of her Ukrainian upbringing—awakened in Iryna a profound new understanding of how sound and landscape fundamentally shape cultural and personal identity.
After moving between Ukraine and the United States, Iryna eventually settled in the United Kingdom where she formed her band MUHA and began writing her own original songs. Her compositions are powerfully shaped by themes of loss, migration, and nostalgic memories of home.
Event Details and Practical Information
Anthony Evans, Creative Director at The Hub, expressed enthusiasm about the upcoming performance: "We're really enjoying our 'Home' series of lunchtime concerts and so are our audiences! We can't wait to welcome Iryna to our stage this April."
Event Details:
- Date: Wednesday, April 29
- Time: Noon (midday)
- Cost: Free admission
- Venue: The Hub at St Mary's, Market Square, Lichfield, WS13 6LG
Attendance Information:
- Tickets are not required for this performance
- Capacity is limited and entry operates on a first-come, first-served basis
- The coffee shop will be open both before and after the concert
- Latecomers will be admitted only if space remains available
- Attendees are respectfully requested to limit noise during the performance to ensure an enjoyable experience for all
This cultural event receives support from Arts Council England, helping to bring world-class musical performances to local audiences in Lichfield, Staffordshire.
