An uplifting, moving song to liven up the school festival—one that will be etched into your memories.
Music is essential for boosting the atmosphere at school festivals! Not only does it work perfectly as background music to energize stages and booths, but it also adds sparkle to band performances, choirs, and dance acts.
In this article, we’ll introduce our top recommended inspirational songs for cultural and school festivals.
Heart-stirring tracks that evoke memories with your friends will make this once-a-year celebration shine even brighter.
May you create wonderful memories with the best music!
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Heart-stirring songs that ignite excitement at school culture festivals—moving tunes etched into your memories (61–70)
STARTING OVERLittle Glee Monster
The music video also really conveys the members’ cheerful vibe! It’s the lead track from Little Glee Monster’s 5th album, “BRIGHT NEW WORLD.” Since it’s the theme song for the drama “Wasteful Days of High School Girls,” it makes you feel the bonds of friendship, and I think people of the same generation will especially relate to it.
The time you spend goofing around with your friends is truly irreplaceable, isn’t it? It perfectly fits the atmosphere of a school festival where everyone has fun together, and listening to it makes you feel warm and happy.
I highly recommend it not only for stage performances but also as background music for your booth or act!
Spot the differenceSuda Masaki
Machigai Sagashi, produced by Kenshi Yonezu.
This collaboration between the on-a-roll Masaki Suda and Kenshi Yonezu is guaranteed to hype up the crowd.
If you’re confident in your vocal ability, it’s great to belt out solo, and it also works wonderfully with a band arrangement.
Either way, you’ll move your audience.
Since the song itself is trending, there will also be people who just want to listen.
In that case, try playing it as background music in exhibition rooms or class booths.
The song might draw customers in.
Bridge of Gloryyuzu
Yuzu is a folk duo that has earned popularity for their acoustic sound, which they have steadfastly maintained since their debut, and their distinctive harmonies.
Their 21st single, “Eikou no Kakehashi,” which was chosen as NHK’s theme song for the Athens Olympics, has remained one of Yuzu’s signature songs no matter how many years have passed since its release.
Its message, depicting the hope that lies beyond giving your all, is likely to resonate with students who each carry their own dreams.
As a festival for students, this is a timeless classic that we would love to see used as background music, transcending generations.
Always With MeKimura Yumi
This is the theme song from Studio Ghibli’s popular film Spirited Away.
Since the movie is very famous, everyone knows this song, making it a moving crowd-pleaser at school festivals.
Spirited Away also consistently holds the top spot in rankings of favorite Ghibli films.
Song of DepartureMr.Children
Mr.Children is a beloved, nationally popular band with a wide fan base, from listeners of the same generation as the band to their children’s generation.
Their song “Tabidachi no Uta” was released as a single in 2007 and was chosen as the theme song for the film “Koizora” (Sky of Love).
Many of Mr.Children’s tracks are moving, the kind that tighten your chest with emotion.
Of course, this song is also one you’ll want to use in a poignant scene—one that really hits home, especially for third-year students for whom this cultural festival will be the last.
It’s also cherished as a graduation song.
cherry blossomKetsumeishi
Although it’s themed around spring, this song is beloved as one of Ketsumeishi’s signature tracks, and many young people today know it, making it a perfect, moving choice for a school festival.
Its melody is easy to remember and easy to groove to—an appealing, emotional song that represents Ketsumeishi.
somedaySaucy Dog
Many people are probably looking for moving ballads from band-style songs.
For those folks, I recommend “Itsuka.” If you’ve ever been in love, you’re sure to relate to the lyrics and get hooked on the emotional sound!
