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 (41–50)
Always HIGH!DISH//
A passionate cheer song from DISH// packed with the sparkle of youth.
Released digitally in December 2023 as the set piece for “LOVE-DAN: High School Dance Video Fest 2024,” it features a positive message and catchy sound that color the here-and-now of high school life.
This track lifts listeners’ spirits and gives them the courage to look ahead, making it perfect for dance stages at school and cultural festivals.
With lyrics that express the bonds between friends and the spirit of taking on challenges, it’s a song that’s quintessentially DISH//.
Recommended for times when you want everyone to get pumped up or when you want to cheer on friends who are giving it their all.
Critical HitRADWIMPS
RADWIMPS’ “Critical Hit” has fans across a wide range of listeners.
This song is a highly popular track included on their 2013 album ‘X to O to Tsumi to’ (X and O and Sin).
The title “Critical Hit” is the name of a move from the Dragon Quest video game series.
Many people will likely relate to lyrics that blast away everyday frustrations in one satisfying, come-from-behind strike.
It’s the perfect BGM for school festivals and cultural festivals when you want to blow off steam and let all your stress out at once.
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.
Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monster
When you think of cultural festivals or school festivals, the image that comes to mind is definitely student youth.
A perfect opening song that fits that image is Little Glee Monster’s “Seishun Photograph.” Its lyrics that capture the feeling of youth and its bright sound go perfectly together, so I think it would be easy for festival-goers to enjoy.
Double Double FIGHT!CANDY TUNE
This is a CANDY TUNE song released in April 2024, filled with positive vibes and energetic sound as a cheering anthem.
The lyrics, carried by the melody, convey the importance of caring for and loving others, as well as the strength to push forward toward your goals.
What stands out in this work is the upbeat rhythm that’s fun to enjoy with dance, and the vocal parts that highlight each member’s individuality.
On TikTok, a unique dance where the members line up in a single vertical file and pop out to the sides drew attention and took the top spot on the charts.
Riding that momentum, their commemorative tour across Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka included two additional days at Makuhari Event Hall.
It’s a song that resonates with the younger generation who enjoy social media and with everyone who strives hard every day.
Wanted WantedMrs. GREEN APPLE
This song is notable for its exhilarating sound that vividly captures the emotions of youth.
Released in August 2017 as Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s fifth single, it was also used as the opening theme for the Kansai TV/Fuji TV drama “We Did It.” The lyrics deftly portray modern young people who run from their own weaknesses, while also weaving in irony toward conservative adults, resulting in a message that resonates with many.
It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for class performances or karaoke, and a perfect song for friends to sing together—one that offers comfort to students dealing with pressure and stress.