[Uplifting Songs] A curated selection of popular and latest tracks to energize your school cultural festivals!
Culture festivals and school festivals packed full of youthful energy.
Many students probably look forward to this once-a-year celebration, don’t they?
When you think of culture or school festivals, there are so many moments where music energizes the venue—band performances, dance routines, theme songs, and more.
If possible, you’ll want to choose upbeat tracks that lift the spirits of everyone who hears them.
In this article, we’ll introduce lively songs recommended for culture and school festivals.
We’ve picked out plenty of must-hear hits—from buzzworthy rock bands to dance-vocal groups—so be sure to use this as a reference!
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[Energetic Songs] A curated selection of popular and latest tracks to hype up your school cultural festivals! (91–100)
E-NERGY BOYSDA PUMP
DA PUMP, active since 1996, released the single “E-NERGY BOYS” on February 11, 2024.
It features energetic beats and a catchy melody.
Chosen as the theme song for the anime “Bucchigiri?!,” it expresses youth and a spirit of challenge through music.
Celebrating vibrant energy, the track praises the importance of stepping out of your daily routine to chase your dreams.
It’s also perfect for moments when you want to fire yourself up or hype things up with friends.
DA PUMP’s unchanging, high-energy appeal is sure to deliver a fresh musical experience to listeners.
Strawberry MargaritaELLEGARDEN
Since resuming activities in 2018, the four-piece rock band ELLEGARDEN has been energetically active with their consistently powerful performances.
Their second digital-only single, “Strawberry Margarita,” chosen as the campaign song for Amazon Music’s “Have You Heard?” commercial, features exhilarating rock sounds and a cool, all-English melody that really lifts your spirits.
Each part is simple and approachable to play, but the fast tempo requires care to keep the ensemble tight.
With its straightforward, live-ready vibe, this rock tune is perfect for hyping up a school festival stage.
[Energizing Songs] Carefully Selected Popular and Latest Tracks to Liven Up School Culture Festivals! (101–110)
tourHump Back
After a long period of paying their dues, the three-piece rock band Hump Back made their major debut in 2018 and have been gaining attention for lyrics and sounds that stir the soul.
Their double A-side fourth single “tour,” paired with “Linger,” was featured as the theme song for Aoyama Tailor’s commercial “A Cheer for Freshers.” Each part is simple and orthodox, making it an easy pick when you want to add one more song to a school festival set, for example.
It’s a youthful rock tune whose lyrics—wishing for hope in the future—are sure to resonate.
Youth Lineikimonogakari
Starting in 2021, Ikimono-gakari began activities under a new structure and has been attracting attention through each member’s individual endeavors as well.
Their sixth single, “Seishun Line,” released as a double A-side with “Natsuzora Graffiti,” was used as the opening theme for the anime Big Windup! The lyrics, packed with encouragement for those giving it their all, are perfect for a festival celebrating students sprinting through their youth with everything they’ve got.
With its refreshing melody and beat, this pop, high-energy tune adds vibrant color to any event.
Dream Deliverynaniwa danshi
The song chosen as the cheer anthem for the 2021 National High School Baseball Championship was Naniwa Danshi’s “Yume Watashi.” The lyrics, which sing about friends and teammates who share the same dream and have worked hard together, are particularly striking.
It was included on their first single, “Ubu LOVE,” released in 2021, and reached No.
1 on both the Oricon and Billboard charts.
You’ll probably be creating all kinds of things for your cultural or school festival.
If you use “Yume Watashi” as the BGM during that time, it’s sure to boost everyone’s motivation and bring you all together!
Indigo squaredYorushika
Formed by composer n-buna and vocalist suis, Yorushika is a duo rock band that has gained popularity for its literary lyrics and delicate, ephemeral vocals.
Their first digital-only single, “Ainijou” (Indigo Twice), resonates with a story that captures the disillusionment and sense of loss of growing up, while still finding hope within it.
The song has a driving feel with intricate beats, and both the guitar and bass lines are highly active right from the intro, so it requires not only individual practice but also tight coordination as a band.
It’s a fitting number for a school festival—the kind of song listeners will likely relate to and hear as their own story.
Mela!Ryokushokushakai
Ryokuoushoku Shakai is a four-piece rock band whose impactful name and high-quality pop sensibility have been rapidly winning over a young audience.
Mela!, released as an advance single from their second album SINGALONG, was featured in a commercial for Dariya’s Palty Coloring Milk.
While the overall arrangement is simple, the keyboard—being central to the ensemble—requires frequent patch changes, so practice beyond just playing is necessary.
With its driving feel and wide recognition, it’s a perfect pop tune for a school festival stage.