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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Moving songs that light up school culture festivals: unforgettable, heart-tugging tunes (51–60)
ScarsdaleUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
A moving number that makes you reflect on the importance of everyday life.
Released in November 2010, it’s UNISON SQUARE GARDEN’s fourth single.
The music video features Kaori Yamamoto, and it’s an ambitious work inspired by Saito’s hometown of Scarsdale, with members other than Tabuchi taking on songwriting and composition for the first time.
Marking a new step after the release of the album “JET CO.,” the track overflows with gentleness and warmth in its band sound, embracing the listener’s heart.
It’s perfect for looking back on youthful memories, and if you sing it on a school festival stage, it’s sure to create a moving atmosphere.
Recall the days you spent with friends and all the effort leading up to the big day, and let the melody carry your feelings.
Letter ~Dear You at Fifteen~Anjura Aki
Angela Aki is a singer-songwriter whose soft yet strong vocals and dynamic, full-body piano performances in live shows captivate fans and never let go.
Her eighth single, “Tegami: Haikei Jūgo no Kimi e” (“Letter: Dear You, Fifteen”), which also aired on NHK’s Minna no Uta, was released with the catchphrase, “Have you ever written a letter to your future self?” The lyrics, which portray the struggles that everyone experiences in their youth, make it a perfect backdrop for a school culture festival.
It’s an emotional number that would surely move audiences if performed as a piano-and-vocal piece on stage.
RAINSEKAI NO OWARI
“RAIN” is a song by SEKAI NO OWARI released in July 2017.
It was tied in as the theme song that perfectly matches the fantastical world of the film “Mary and The Witch’s Flower,” and it won the Excellent Work Award at the 59th Japan Record Awards.
Fukase’s conversational vocals weave a story of inner change and growth experienced in the rain.
With a sound that fuses strings and electronic elements, it’s a moving track that conveys hope even amid sadness.
Listen to it at a school culture festival, and it’s sure to bring back memories of the joys and sorrows of youth and the bonds with friends.
First LoveUtada Hikaru
Although the song itself is an older track, it is still regarded as a classic, even appearing on karaoke charts today.
It’s no exaggeration to call it one of Hikaru Utada’s signature songs—a moving piece.
Its distinctive singing style has been featured on television and became a hot topic among high school girls.
Heart-stirring songs that ignite excitement at school culture festivals—moving tunes etched into your memories (61–70)
If I could become a constellationkessoku bando
Kessoku Band is a four-piece rock band that appears in the TV anime Bocchi the Rock!.
Their track “If I Could Be a Constellation,” included on their first album Kessoku Band, makes a strong impression with its funky guitar sound and slap-based bass lines.
Since it’s an in-anime song from a hugely popular series, it should get the crowd going if you perform it on a school festival stage.
However, if the band isn’t tightly in sync, it can end up sounding disjointed, so be sure to practice thoroughly both individually and as a band before the performance.
About meMrs. GREEN APPLE
When creating a school cultural festival, cooperation with your friends is essential, and sometimes clashes will occur because of differing viewpoints.
This song by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE evokes the image of acknowledging those differences while moving toward a wonderful day.
It’s striking how it develops from lines that feel like speaking to oneself into a chorus overflowing with emotion, conveying a grand image as if one’s field of vision has expanded.
It’s a moving piece that seems to tell us that both happiness and hardship—every experience we’ve had—are precious.
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.