The Cribs to Headline Wakefield Homecoming Show Celebrating 20th Anniversary of ‘Men’s Needs, Women’s Needs, Whatever’ with !Forward, Russia!

The Cribs have announced a highly anticipated homecoming performance in Wakefield to mark the 20th anniversary of their seminal album ‘Men’s Needs, Women’s Needs, Whatever’. Joining them as special guests are !Forward, Russia!.

The concert is scheduled for Friday, August 20, at Tileyard North in Wakefield. This event will serve as the first confirmed headlining act for the upcoming Live At Tileyard North series next summer.

The performance will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the band’s acclaimed 2007 album, with plans to play the record in full, featuring Ryan Jarman and his bandmates.

By taking the stage at Tileyard North, the Jarman brothers will be returning to the very location where they rehearsed in the early 2000s, a stone’s throw from their childhood home.

They will be accompanied by fellow Yorkshire art rock pioneers ¡Forward, Russia!, who are also celebrating a milestone by performing their 2007 debut album ‘Give Me A Wall’ in its entirety.

Toby Womack, promoter at Futuresound Events, expressed his enthusiasm: “I am delighted to revive the Live At Tileyard North Series for 2027. Following the overwhelming response in 2026, it’s reassuring to have the support of Wakefield for the long term. We couldn’t imagine a more fitting opener for the second edition than The Cribs’ first hometown performance in over a decade; it promises to be an unforgettable evening.”

Tickets will be available for purchase starting Friday, October 23, at 10 am BST, with a pre-sale beginning on Wednesday, October 21, at the same time. For tickets and additional details, visit the official website.

The album ‘Men’s Needs, Women’s Needs, Whatever’ includes standout tracks such as ‘Moving Pictures’, ‘I’m a Realist’, and ‘Our Bovine Public’, and was produced by Alex Kapranos of Franz Ferdinand.

Upon its release, the album was ranked Number Nine on our Albums Of The Year list for 2007 and received an 8/10 rating from NME, which hailed it as the ‘sexiest dirty pop record of the year’.

NME’s review stated: “They crafted this album not for financial gain, but for the emo youth, disillusioned indie fans, and alternative rock enthusiasts who have embraced them from the start. While the melodies are compelling, they are infused with angst, confusion, and a generous dose of amplifier distortion. Safe, predictable, and tailored for the mainstream? This record is the opposite.”

In 2022, The Cribs reissued their third album along with their earlier works: the 2004 debut ‘The Cribs’ and the 2005 follow-up ‘The New Fellas’. These re-releases all charted in the UK upon their return.

Ryan Jarman shared with NME: “We’ve been touring extensively with little break, so we haven’t had time to fully absorb this – but it’s beyond what we anticipated when we decided on the reissues. The primary motivation was to bring back the vinyl since it had been unavailable for years. We’re genuinely surprised and grateful; it shows that people still value the music, which is meaningful after all this time. It’s been a whirlwind, and we’re thrilled.”

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