A hype cheer song for school culture festivals—music that colors your memories.
At school festivals, there are exhibits, food stalls, various events, and stage performances, right?
At some schools, they even choose a theme song each year to make the festival even more exciting.
Do you ever find it hard to decide which songs to pick for the different moments?
In this article, we’ll spotlight cheer songs that fit perfectly with school festivals.
While many people associate them with sports, there are also songs that cheer you on in life and tracks that capture that perfect youthful vibe for a school festival—so use this as a reference!
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Cheer songs that hype up school culture festivals. Tracks that color your memories (91–100)
Everyone is a heroAI
This song by AI, known for her powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics, skillfully captures a wide range of everyday moments and emotions, carrying the message that anyone can be their own hero.
Released in February 2016 as the theme for au’s “Santaro” commercial series, it captured the hearts of many.
A new version arrived in 2024, adding color to the series in its 10th year.
It’s also perfect as a cheer song for school and cultural festivals—when everyone sings it together, the whole venue is sure to unite.
If you’re feeling setbacks or anxiety, listening to this song will surely give you courage.
Let AI’s voice carry you on a journey to meet a new you.
VSBLUE ENCOUNT
A track with an emotional, powerful sound and lyrics that resonate with the heart.
Released in November 2017, it was used as the opening theme for the popular anime Gintama: Porori-hen.
Singing about the struggle with oneself and the strength to face the gap between dreams and reality, this song is perfect for students who want to hype up a school culture festival.
Why not sing it with your friends and carve a page of your youth? It’s also a fan favorite in BLUE ENCOUNT’s live performances, so if you play it on stage at your school festival, it’s sure to bring the whole venue together and get everyone fired up.
Cheer songs that bring excitement to school cultural festivals. Tracks that color your memories (101–110)
As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE
Speaking of cheer songs, we can’t leave out this one—famous and beloved as a classic! It gently encourages us, guiding us with the message, “No matter how many times you fail, don’t give up—keep trying.” Of course, the empowering lyrics are a big part of its appeal, but many people also say they’re soothed by Miwa Yoshida’s gentle voice and gain the courage to keep going.
It’s a quintessential pep song that’s perfect not only for band performances at school and cultural festivals, but also as a theme song or background music for video projects.
AmbitiousDragon Ash
A staple at rock festivals, Dragon Ash is a band that celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2022.
Their song “AMBITIOUS” was released as a single in 2010 and was written specifically as the theme song for Sky PerfecTV!’s 2010 soccer coverage.
Blending English and Japanese lyrics in true Dragon Ash fashion, it’s a high-energy mixture rock track that keeps the excitement going from the intro, and is sure to hype up any school or cultural festival.
MORNIING SUNEXILE B HAPPY
Like a hope-filled sunrise, this song brightly illuminates listeners’ hearts.
EXILE B HAPPY’s powerful vocals give courage and hope for a brand-new day.
Released digitally in January 2024 and on CD in May, this work features multiple producers, offering an appealing, internationally flavored sound.
It’s perfect for those wanting to fire up a school festival or cultural event, and for anyone feeling anxious before a new challenge.
Listen to this track, and you’ll surely find the strength to look ahead and take your next step.
Dear, boyHump Back
We probably start thinking how wonderful youth is only after we get older and look back on those days.
And right now, if you’re in the thick of your youth, you’re likely dealing with plenty of doubts and worries.
This song—Hump Back’s signature track, “Dear, Young Boy”—is sure to resonate with people of that generation.
It’s a perfect choice for anyone performing with a band at a school festival, a message song that will surely strike a chord with everyone listening.
Grab everyone’s hearts with this straightforward rock number!
ROOFTOPS feat. Satoshi Fujiwara (Official HIGE DANDism)KERENMI
This song, which was used as an insert track for “Tsuki to Ookami-chan ni wa Damasarenai,” is by an artist you might not be very familiar with: KERENMI.
In fact, it’s the solo project of Kouichi Tsutaya, a producer behind numerous hit songs.
For this track, he’s joined by Satoshi Fujihara, the vocalist of Official HIGE DANDism, a band leading the J-pop scene.
Fujihara’s soaring vocals are a perfect match for the crisp, stylish production.
The song is captivating even without focusing on the lyrics, but the message in the lyrics makes it even better! It supports and encourages people striving toward their goals.
With its refreshing message and uplifting, motivational lyrics, it’s a perfect fit for school festivals and cultural festivals.