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 heat up at school culture festivals. Songs that color your memories (21–30)
believe in yourselfAbe Mao
A rock number by Mao Abe with an exceptionally refreshing kick.
Student life brings all sorts of worries—studies, love, the future—and it’s natural to feel anxious.
But when you listen to “Believe in yourself,” the lyrics like “Be true to yourself” and the message of praising the effort you’ve put in are incredibly encouraging! The sound is super cool, too, so it’s great for a solo acoustic performance or a full band on stage.
Try delivering this powerful message through your culture festival or school festival performance!
Be kind to othersTHE BLUE HEARTS
THE BLUE HEARTS’ classic “Be Kind to People.” A passionate yet gentle anthem that encourages everyone—such wonderful lyrics.
As shown by the many artists who have covered it, its straightforwardness that grips a young heart is truly charming.
It’s perfect not only for a band performance but also as a theme song to create a happy school or cultural festival.
Since it’s a 1987 track, both students and teachers can enjoy it together—that’s a big plus! Here’s to an unforgettable school festival.
Cheer songs that heat up at school cultural festivals. Songs that color your memories (31–40)
Kitearashi
Titled the “NHK 2020 Song,” Arashi’s ‘Kite’ serves as the theme song for the Olympic year of 2020.
Written, composed, and produced by Kenshi Yonezu, it’s a brilliant, lavish track befitting the Olympic mood.
Also featured on “Minna no Uta” from February to March 2020, the song drew attention for being performed at the newly rebuilt National Stadium during the 2019 Kohaku Uta Gassen.
It’s a fitting piece to mark Arashi’s final year and is a song likely to be loved across generations.
Bloom with a pop, scatter, and turn to ashCreepy Nuts
A song by Creepy Nuts written as the official theme for the 94th National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament on MBS.
The track, which feels like a quiet fire burning within, leaves a strong impression and evokes the strength of confronting one’s goals.
It conveys the pressure of advancing by defeating others and the act of mustering the courage to overcome one’s own negative emotions and push forward.
It’s a song that supports the struggles of youth not limited to the baseball field, giving a gentle push to keep moving ahead.
We’ve gotta do what seems impossible.Sambomasutā
Isn’t youth a series of constant challenges? I think we take on new hurdles every day through club activities, studying, and pursuing our dreams and goals.
That’s exactly why “Dekikkonai wo Yaranakucha” is the perfect song to cheer on those who are giving it their all.
It’s one of their most popular tracks! Beyond the powerful message in the lyrics—“Don’t give up, keep going!!”—their signature straightforward rock sound and raw, go-for-broke vocals are sure to resonate with many people.
Be sure to perform it as a band at your school festival or cultural festival!
In the Blueikimonogakari
Ikimonogakari’s latest song brilliantly captures an explosion of youth and emotion.
It celebrates freedom and youthful energy, singing about the importance of taking new steps during adolescence.
Released in March 2024 and featured in a Mitsuya Cider commercial, the track charms with its bright, refreshing sound.
Alongside its synergy with the ad, the uplifting message has won over many listeners.
The music video’s vibrant imagery perfectly overlaps with the fun and beauty of student life! It’s a cheer song especially recommended for students in the midst of their youth—sure to make any school festival or cultural festival glow with excitement.
Break the glass!Keyakizaka46
A legend that came too soon—Keyakizaka46’s truly god-tier song.
The Keyakizaka name may be gone, but it’s still talked about as “Center Yurina Hirate is eternal.” Among fans, the song most widely regarded as when Hirate shone the brightest is Glass wo Ware! (Break the Glass!).
Its lyrics—“Be free! Shed the you of yesterday!”—burst with energy perfect for youth.
Great as a main theme for a school festival, or for everyone to perform a full cover together.
I’m sure teachers will embrace the energy of the younger generation too! Be sure to check out the music video as well, where Hirate, in a red leather jacket surrounded by a squad in black leather, is absolutely electrifying.