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 energize school festivals—the moving tracks that etch themselves into your memories (1–10)
Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK
A powerful anthem that stirs the heart with a message full of courage and hope to carve out the future by instinct, not logic! Released in February 2010 as ONE OK ROCK’s fourth single, it was used as the ending theme for TBS’s “Arabikidan” and reached No.
9 on the Oricon weekly chart.
It portrays young people who, while carrying both confidence and anxiety, try to move forward with their heads held high, set to a powerful sound.
It’s the perfect song for moments like taking the stage at a school festival to chase big dreams with your friends, or when you’re about to take a bold first step.
earnest desireSUPER BEAVER
A song with catchy lyrics and an exhilarating melody that colors your culture festival memories.
It’s included on the album “Music,” released in February 2024.
Celebrating the importance of human connections and smiles, this track blends a live, energetic sound with a message that resonates—sure to elevate any culture or school festival.
Whether for exhibits, food stalls, or stage performances, it’s bound to create moving moments in every scene.
Let’s give it a tryWANIMA
“I’ll give you the courage to move forward!” This warm message resonates in this uplifting anthem.
Set to a bright and refreshing melody, it carries a positive spirit that says we can overcome difficulties together.
WANIMA’s powerful performance and the lyrics that gently nudge you to face forward are truly compelling.
Airing from January 2017 in au’s Santarō series commercials and included on the album “Everybody!!,” this song is a fantastic choice for school events—band performances at culture festivals or live shows, choir, sports days—any moment where you take on a challenge with friends and unite as one.
Sing it together and get fired up—it’s sure to become an unforgettable memory!
Emotional songs that light up school festivals—moving tunes that leave a lasting memory (11–20)
A Little Love SongMONGOL800
“A Little Love Song,” the signature track by Okinawan band MONGOL800.
Its familiar melody makes anyone hum along, and that sweet, slightly bittersweet feeling makes your heart skip a beat.
Loved for many years, the song became an even more unshakable staple for school and culture festivals after its 2019 film adaptation.
It’s a song that anyone—regardless of gender—can get excited about and enjoy, and it’s moving, too.
When you get the chance to sing it, break into a big chorus with everyone—it’s sure to become an unforgettable memory.
Ah, music and culture are wonderful!
Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE
Charming with a sweet-and-sour, Mrs.-like flavor! This refreshing number is perfect for culture festivals and school festivals where you create the best memories with your friends.
It will brighten various scenes—not just band performances, but also shows, dances, and background music.
Since it’s also a love song, it’s sure to resonate with those hoping to get closer to someone through the festival.
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Horizon is recommended for those who want to send cheers to many people at school-wide events like cultural festivals or school festivals.
It’s a song released in 2021 by the rock band back number, known for songs with a “love” theme.
It also drew attention for being written specifically for high school students who were aiming for the 2020 Inter-High.
The lyrics layered over the bittersweet yet warm band sound are filled with words that can support the heart.
How about performing it for your classmates who devote themselves every day to club activities and studying?
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The uplifting youth anthem from Beverlygoodman will shine even brighter at school cultural festivals.
Celebrating the importance of continuing to take on challenges without fear of failure, the song was released in August 2017 and included on the album “SING SING SING 5.” Born from a collaboration with a popular FM802 program, its music video features scenes of interacting with students.
As a track that gives a push to those chasing their dreams, it’s still loved by many today.
It’s the perfect song for anyone walking toward their goals with their friends.