[Sports Day] Entrance songs that will hype the crowd! A comprehensive roundup from classics to the latest hits

It starts here!DREAMS COME TRUE

DREAMS COME TRUE “It Starts Here!”

From the very moment you start running, this theme song for a sports event by DREAMS COME TRUE gives a powerful push to the beginning of your challenge.

Riding on a lively rhythm that fuses disco sounds with Latin grooves, it carries a heartfelt cheer that resonates with every challenger.

It sings of bonds with friends, hard work and growth, and the courage to make a fresh start, becoming a piece that gently nudges listeners forward.

Released in January 2025, the song was written as the theme for a relay race event commemorating the Osaka-Kansai Expo.

The single, which also includes the theme song for the film “Kaminofude,” marks a milestone work celebrating DREAMS COME TRUE’s 35th anniversary.

It’s a song we hope not only students facing their youth, but everyone about to take a new step in life, will listen to.

Baroque HoedownJean Jacques Perrey

Jean-Jacques Perrey – Baroque Hoedown

This is a quintessential electronic music piece from the 1960s, notable for its distinctive Moog synthesizer tones.

Blending Baroque elements with a country-style rhythm, the unique composition features a bright, upbeat melody that lingers in the mind.

Included on the duo Jean-Jacques Perrey and Gershon Kingsley’s 1967 album “Kaleidoscopic Vibrations: Electronic Pop Music From Way Out,” the work was adopted in June 1972 as the theme for Disneyland’s Main Street Electrical Parade and has been beloved by many ever since.

It’s a perfect choice for festive, celebratory occasions—such as parade entries at sports days or award ceremonies—guaranteed to fill the venue with a lively, cheerful atmosphere.

SOUSA SPECTACULARJohn Philip Sousa

Susa Spectacular

A medley included on an album of signature works by John Philip Sousa, the “March King,” who produced numerous marches brimming with overwhelming presence and dignity.

It features his hallmark pieces: The Washington Post, Semper Fidelis, and The Stars and Stripes Forever.

This is an ideal number not only for entrances and exits at school sports days and athletic meets, but also as a practice piece for marching bands and wind ensembles.

Accompanied by this work’s compelling sonority that makes you want to march with a proud, steady stride, student athletes will feel their spirits sharpen as they enter.

Colonel BogeyKenneth Joseph Alford

Colonel Bogey — Arranged by Tetsuya Watanabe

Beloved as a staple of school sports days, this bright and friendly march was inspired by an incident on a golf course.

Composed in 1914 by British composer Kenneth Joseph Alford, it has long been popular in performances by military and concert bands.

It became known worldwide after being used in the 1957 film The Bridge on the River Kwai and later appeared in the 1985 film The Breakfast Club.

Its melody is simple enough to whistle and familiar to almost everyone.

At sports festivals, it’s often used as an entrance or marching tune for events, making it a perfect piece to energize the entire venue.

RunLittle Glee Monster

『Run』 – Little Glee Monster

A positive cheer song born from the collaboration between Meiji Probio Yogurt R-1 and Little Glee Monster.

It delivers a powerful message about the courage to take the first step and the importance of striving toward dreams and goals.

The six members’ overwhelming vocal prowess and harmonies weave a youthful story brimming with energy and hope.

Included on the album “Ambitious,” released in March 2025, it was selected to support new first-year students as they begin their new lives.

Its driving rhythm and uplifting melody are perfect for moments when many people move in unison.

An ideal track for exit music at sports festivals and field days, it’s a song that lets everyone share a refreshing sense of exhilaration.

VertigoMAN WITH A MISSION

MAN WITH A MISSION「Vertigo」

This is a powerful track whose sharp, incisive message captures the turmoil of modern society and the feelings of its people.

The lyrics, which warn against a society that blindly charges forward in pursuit of something “better” and portray the emotional instability of hearts swayed within it, speak to a universal theme anyone can relate to.

Included on the EP “XV e.p.” released in March 2025, it was also used as the promotional song for the near-futuristic sci-fi mecha game Mecha BREAK.

Perfectly linked to the game’s worldview, the song features MAN WITH A MISSION’s signature energetic sound.

It’s an ideal choice for school festivals or cultural festival performances as an anthem cheering on friends taking their next step.

dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE

2023 Parachute Balloon ♪ Dance Hall

An uplifting anthem whose light rhythm and bouncy melody remind you of the joy of living! Comparing the world to a dance hall, this Mrs.

GREEN APPLE track sends a positive message to enjoy life more.

Released on the July 2022 album “Unity,” it was also selected as the theme song for Fuji TV’s “Mezamashi 8.” It appears in the film “The White Lounge in CINEMA,” where its on-screen performance helped boost the song’s success.

Its dance-inducing vibe and happy mood make it perfect as background music for races or marches in sports day scenes.

Brimming with positive energy, this song is sure to put a smile on everyone’s face.