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 light up school festivals. Moving tracks that will be etched into your memories (31–40)
Philosophy[Alexandros]
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When days full of failures keep piling up, it’s easy to feel disheartened, isn’t it? This is a Dros (Alexandros) track that portrays that struggle yet strives to move forward with strength.
It embraces everything—both the negatives and the positives.
Their performance at the “18-sai Matsuri,” a festival created by and for the 18-year-old generation, was especially memorable, and the documentary was incredibly moving as well.
The collaborative spirit is a perfect fit for school and cultural festivals.
Get everyone involved—not just your friends and teammates—and have fun together! Wishing you a wonderful festival.
Beautiful finsupittsu
The single included on Spitz’s album “Himitsu Studio” carries a powerful message of self-affirmation and resilience in the face of adversity, and it’s truly moving.
The protagonist’s growth and forward-looking belief in their unique talent give listeners courage and hope.
Released in April 2023, it drew major attention when it was chosen as the theme song for Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine.
It’s sure to resonate with young people living earnestly in the present if sung at school culture festivals.
And if everyone raises their voices together, it will undoubtedly become a lifelong memory.
sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI
Many of you students are fans of SEKAI NO OWARI, also known as SekaOwa, right? For those people, I recommend the song “Sazanka.” Its lyrics cheer on everyone chasing their dreams, so I’d love for all of you working hard for the school festival to give it a listen.
It’s a beautiful, gently paced track that truly resonates with the heart.
Wasted NightsONE OK ROCK
ONE OK ROCK’s moving rock ballad, “Wasted Nights.” It’s a powerful song that rallies our hearts like a fanfare.
No matter the situation, this track gives you courage—and of course, there are plenty of nerve‑wracking moments at school festivals and cultural festivals too.
Before those moments, this is a song that delivers a strong cheer to us.
It’s a number you’ll want to hear at the crucial moment—be sure to listen to it before a once‑in‑a‑lifetime challenge!
Marigoldaimyon
Among female singer-songwriters, Aimyon is especially popular with younger people.
Her song “Marigold” is moving not only for its lyrics but also for its sound.
It’s a track that suits all kinds of situations, so I think it can be used in many ways—covering it with a band, using it as stage BGM, and more.
Uplifting, moving songs that light up school culture festivals. Heart‑touching tracks that will be etched in your memories (41–50)
I wonderDa-iCE
A Da-iCE track packed with uplifting emotion and exhilarating momentum.
Released in April 2024 as the theme song for the drama “Kururi: Who Did I Fall in Love With?”, this song features lyrics by Sota Hanamura and Taiki Kudo, depicting the moment of taking a step toward the future.
Its positive message—valuing the bonds with your friends and staying true to yourself—is perfect for students who want to go all out at school festivals.
It also ties in with the drama’s worldview, making it a song that lets you revel in both love and youth.
Listen with friends, and those positive feelings are sure to double!
monologueAkiyama Kiiro
Akiyama Kiro, a dynamic singer-songwriter who seems poised to become a defining musician of the Reiwa era.
All of his songs are compelling, and he’s an artist whose work you want to savor down to every detail, including the message in his lyrics.
His song “Monologue” is one such track, and I think its mysterious rock vibe would set the mood perfectly at school and cultural festivals.
The worldview in the lyrics, filled with inner conflict, may overlap with your own feelings and evoke a sense of empathy.