[Uplifting Songs] A curated selection of popular and latest tracks to energize your school cultural festivals!

Someday, these tearsLittle Glee Monster

“Someday These Tears Will” – Little Glee Monster

An uplifting anthem with majestic choir and dramatic sound, powered by Little Glee Monster’s striking harmonies that truly move the heart.

It sings of the hope that the tears shed through effort and challenge will one day turn into a badge of honor, while its warm vocals gently but firmly embrace a heart burdened by doubt.

Included on the album “juice” and released in January 2018, the song was chosen as the support anthem for the 96th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.

It wraps you in a feeling of wanting to grow together with friends striving toward their dreams, encouraging one another along the way.

Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monster

[Little Glee Monster] Youth Photograph [Litoguri]

When you think of cultural festivals or school festivals, the image that comes to mind is definitely student youth.

A perfect opening song that fits that image is Little Glee Monster’s “Seishun Photograph.” Its lyrics that capture the feeling of youth and its bright sound go perfectly together, so I think it would be easy for festival-goers to enjoy.

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Saitō Ayumu

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VertigoMAN WITH A MISSION

MAN WITH A MISSION「Vertigo」

A powerful track that fuses a sharp perspective on society with an energetic sound.

It’s a song by MAN WITH A MISSION that sounds an alarm about the modern world.

It skillfully depicts the psychological state of people tossed about by an overload of information, expressing a dizzying sense of chaos.

Even amid instability, it carries a will to move forward, resonating deeply with listeners.

Included on the EP “XV e.p.” released on March 12, 2025, it was also chosen as the promotional song for the near-futuristic sci-fi mecha game “Mecha BREAK.” The music video presents a unique world through lighting that highlights the colors of the five members.

It’s a work that will motivate you as you strive toward a goal with your friends during school festival preparations.

New My NormalMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “New My Normal” Official Music Video

Blue “New My Normal,” which colorfully brightens one of the biggest events of school life.

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GREEN APPLE, known for their overwhelming vocal power and technical band performance, released this song in 2022.

It features a driving band sound and a classical melodic line that resonates deeply.

The lyrics, which teach us that everyone has their own wonderful individuality, are utterly heartwarming.

It’s a recommended rock number for those looking for an opening track to energize a school festival or cultural festival.

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winding roadNovelbright

Novelbright – Winding Road [Official Music Video]

There are always trials along the path of life, and the staircase to adulthood is lined with thorns.

Novelbright expresses the heart that wavers between pure hopes and reality with warm vocals that gently embrace those feelings.

This work is the theme song for the TV Tokyo drama “Courtroom Dragon,” airing in January 2025.

Its refreshing, grand melody is sure to encourage young people as they move step by step toward their dreams.

It’s a song I wholeheartedly recommend as a companion to memories of youth—growing together while lifting each other up, and the friendships that deepen while preparing for school culture festivals.

We areONE OK ROCK

ONE OK ROCK: We Are [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

An empowering anthem that stands by the anxieties and struggles of young people, powerfully singing the importance of living true to yourself! Taka from ONE OK ROCK delivers an emotionally rich vocal performance, and the fusion with the emotive melody creates a soul-stirring sound that leaves a lasting impression.

Featured on the album “Ambitions” and released in January 2017, this track was chosen as NHK’s soccer theme song and deeply moved many viewers.

It’s a warm song that supports and encourages not only students in the midst of their youth, but also those who feel unable to face societal pressures and surrounding prejudice, and those on the verge of losing their sense of self.

Kimisidai TrainONE OK ROCK

Kimisidai Train

ONE OK ROCK is a four-piece rock band that now represents Japan on the global stage, actively performing overseas.

“Kimisidai Ressha,” which closes their fifth album Zankyo Reference, is an energizing song whose message—live fully in the present, not in the past or future—stirs the heart.

Every part needs to be played with crisp articulation, or the ensemble won’t lock in, so if you’re performing it as a band at a school or culture festival, make sure to practice closely together.

With its quintessentially rock melodies and sound that will lift your spirits, it’s a perfect rock tune for a culture festival.

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Hoshino Takashi

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