[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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[Energizing Songs] Carefully Selected Popular and Latest Tracks to Hype Up Your School Culture Festival! (131–140)
turquoiseSEKAI NO OWARI
Released in June 2023 as a triple A-side single, “Saraba / Butterfly Effect / Turquoise.” The song “Turquoise” is also featured in commercials for Kirin Hyoketsu, starring Mitsuki Takahata and members of SEKAI NO OWARI.
It’s a number that embodies SEKAI NO OWARI’s signature crystal-clear feel and dreamlike worldview, slipping smoothly into your ears.
Combined with its upbeat lyrics, it’s a recommended track that’s easy to use as background music for events like school festivals.
gradationSUPER BEAVER
Anxiety and longing, gratitude and apology.
Emotions that should be opposites sometimes blend together like a gradient.
This is an ambitious work by SUPER BEAVER that powerfully gives voice to that inner tapestry.
Created in April 2023 as the theme song for the film Tokyo Revengers 2: Bloody Halloween – Destiny, it deftly captures the subtleties of human relationships and shifting feelings.
Gentle compassion for another person, and the anger or conflict that sometimes arises—these complex emotions are portrayed alongside an emotional rock sound.
As a song that resonates with the hearts of young people facing friendship, bonds, and themselves, it’s a perfect choice to light up the stage at a school cultural festival or campus event.
Cherry BombSilent Siren
This is a song by the girls’ band Silent Siren, praised not only for their cuteness but also for the high quality of their performances and compositions.
Listening to their pop sound makes your heart leap with excitement.
It’s also a great choice for cover bands.
TRAIN-TRAINTHE BLUE HEARTS
If you’re looking for a surefire crowd-pleaser for any occasion, this is it: “TRAIN-TRAIN,” one of the signature songs by the legendary rock band THE BLUE HEARTS.
Released in 1988, it became a massive hit after being chosen as the theme song for the TV drama High School Graffiti.
The powerful vocals of frontman Hiroto Kōmoto are always exhilarating to hear.
It’s a classic known across generations, so picking it is an easy win.
Perfect as venue BGM, to elevate a stage event, or to cover live—highly recommended.
THANXWANIMA
This is a song by WANIMA, a three-piece rock band from Kumamoto Prefecture.
It’s included on their 2015 album “Are You Coming?”.
Its moving message and straightforward vocals make it a perfect fit for students who are right in the middle of their youthful days.
NEW DANCEXG
This is a song by XG that’s especially popular among younger generations.
It carries a positive message celebrating free self-expression and the bonds between friends, and it conveys the joy of taking on new challenges.
Released in August 2023, the track drew attention as the lead single from their first mini-album, NEW DNA.
Since it depicts people having fun together through dance, it’s a perfect pick for events where everyone wants to get hyped, like school festivals and cultural festivals.
Why not enjoy the fun of expressing yourself freely while experiencing XG’s diverse musical style and performance?
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This song by singer-songwriter miwa exudes a refreshing vibe that evokes a clear, cloudless blue sky.
Centered around acoustic guitar, the sound captures a light, uplifting feeling, and you can easily picture her singing with a bright smile.
The lyrics—depicting summer love episodes—are striking as well, conveying the joy of diving wholeheartedly into romance and the way memories accumulate and deepen one’s feelings.
It’s a charming track that feels like it’s wholeheartedly savoring the moment right in front of you.
