[2026] For cherished memories: A roundup of hype cheer songs for cultural and school festivals
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.
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[2026] For treasured memories: A roundup of cheer songs that hype up cultural and school festivals (111–120)
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.
VertigoMAN WITH A MISSION
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.
ANTENNAMrs. GREEN APPLE
The charm of Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s music lies in its pop, catchy melodies and lyrics that resonate with the heart.
This work is a motivational song about self-acceptance and a forward-looking outlook on the future.
It’s included on the album “ANTENNA,” released in July 2023, and is an ambitious piece created with faith in the members’ sensitivity.
It’s a perfect song to perform at school or cultural festivals, characterized by its refreshing melodic lines.
It also connects with moments when you’re searching for purpose or ready to take a new step.
It will surely give you a gentle push forward.
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
A song that delicately portrays the brilliance and bitterness of youth, along with the struggles of growing up, was released by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE in April 2024.
It gently embraces moments where the transience of life, the passage of time, hope, and anxiety intersect.
This work is a message song that emphasizes the importance of accepting your past self and finding the courage to move toward the future.
It was chosen as the opening theme for the TV Tokyo anime “Oblivion Battery” and received high acclaim, including winning the Grand Prize at the 66th Japan Record Awards.
With Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s refreshing pop melodies and profound lyrics in perfect harmony, this piece will gently encourage young people who want to create memories at school festivals and cultural events.
ColumbusMrs. GREEN APPLE
This work is characterized by its pop melody and lyrics interwoven with history.
It combines the brightness typical of Mrs.
GREEN APPLE with an appealing, profound theme reflecting on human evolution.
It also gained attention as a Coca-Cola campaign song.
Released digitally in June 2024, its lyrics make it a perfect cheer song for school cultural festivals.
It’s sure to become a memorable track that colors a page of your youth.
If you’re trying to move forward and do your best, this is a song that will gently nudge you from behind.