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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Heartwarming songs that bring excitement to school cultural festivals: moving tunes that leave lasting memories (81–90)
I loved (it/you)erica
This is a song by singer-songwriter erica, known for singing highly relatable, close-to-home love stories—sometimes described as romances within a two-meter radius.
The track portrays heartbreak and the many emotions that come with it, conveying a sense of pain throughout.
The sound centers on the piano with a gentle atmosphere, evoking an image of someone trying to calm their heart.
The lyrics shift from being crushed by the agony of a breakup to a resolve to move forward, giving the impression of a brave front.
FairyŌhashi Torio
A song included on Ohashi Trio’s sixth album, NEWOLD, released in November 2010.
It was also used as an insert song in the film Raiou, a period drama dubbed the Japanese version of Romeo and Juliet that portrays a romance across social classes.
Speaking of Ohashi Trio, his trademark is a stylish, airy, and uniquely floating sound.
Listening to it wraps you in a curious sensation, as if you’re dreaming.
His bittersweet, mellow vocals gently seep into the hearts of those navigating the troubles of youth, and even when heard in adulthood, they seem to unfold a profoundly tasteful world.
Live in the present.Saucy Dog
Saucy Dog’s “Ikiru no da (Live in the Present)” is a song about friends who have honed their skills together.
Released in 2022 as the band’s 15th digital single, it was written as the theme song for the 101st All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.
Set to a powerful rock sound, it expresses the strength to carry on with confidence, believing that “what we’ve done isn’t wrong.” With a minimal lineup of guitar/vocals, bass, and drums, it’s also a great pick for a setlist at a school culture festival or campus festival!
Teenage SunsetHump Back
A powerful guitar rock tune perfectly suited for a school festival or cultural festival, charged by the energy of both preparation and the main event.
It’s a track by Hump Back, a three-piece girls’ band from Osaka, released as their third single in 2020.
The exhilarating feel of its punkish, full-bodied sound is fantastic! It’s the kind of song that makes you want to call it the ultimate youth anthem.
Let this song—which makes you feel proud of the time you’ve spent—be the theme for your school or cultural festival!
KizunaORANGE RANGE
The title “Kizuna” already hints at a moving, emotional song, doesn’t it? ORANGE RANGE, the iconic Okinawan band known for their wildly energetic rock tunes, released this as their 12th single in 2005.
It was also the theme song for the drama “Be with You,” and while it’s a ballad that expresses feelings for someone dear, it’s also perfect for scenes that convey heartfelt emotions for friends and comrades.
How about using it as BGM for the finale of a school festival?
LiarWHITE JAM
WHITE JAM is a group that made its major debut in 2014, and the song “Usotsuki” is one of their signature tracks.
They’re highly popular among young people, having reached No.
1 on the iTunes overall chart and amassed a very large number of views on YouTube.
Heart-stirring songs that fire up school festivals: moving tracks that will be etched in your memories (91–100)
wishsumika
Sumika is a band that’s in constant demand for commercials and theme songs.
Their charm lies in a J-pop style that pairs moving compositions with gentle vocals.
Their clear, straightforward lyrics and melodies are the highlights, and they’re sure to beautifully elevate the mood of any school or cultural festival.
If you use this song as background music while preparing or practicing before the big day, it will surely become a once-in-a-lifetime memory.
Isn’t it wonderful to have a song that, whenever you hear it, brings back those days?
