[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] Carefully Selected Popular and Latest Tracks to Liven Up School Culture Festivals! (11–20)
I am the strongest.Ado
A rousing anthem that powerfully sings of one’s dreams and hopes! Riding on a melody created by Motoki Omori of Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, Ado’s commanding vocals surge forward, carrying heartfelt wishes from deep within.
Messages like “overcoming fear and moving ahead” and “a shining future with your companions” resound alongside an aggressive rock sound, gently giving listeners a push from behind.
Featured as an insert song in the June 2022 film ONE PIECE FILM RED, this track brought theaters to life and reached No.
2 on the Billboard JAPAN Hot 100.
It’s sure to instantly ignite the atmosphere at sports days and school festivals as well.
Run, SAKAMOTOVaundy
A song with a powerful rock sound and dynamic development, written specifically as the opening theme for the TV anime SAKAMOTO DAYS.
The melody woven by Vaundy and the lyrics expressing a strong drive to move forward brilliantly capture the way of life of the protagonist, Taro Sakamoto.
Released in January 2025, this track is perfect for moments when you want to unite everyone’s feelings—such as a school festival opening or a sports day entrance march.
Its exhilarating sound and empowering message are sure to elevate the atmosphere of any event.
Is youth embarrassing, or is it youth if it’s embarrassing?Ryokushokushakai
A rousing youth anthem with a lively melody and exhilarating drive! This song by Ryokuoushoku Shakai was released in July 2024 as the theme for an ABEMA dating show.
It conveys the anxieties and longings of adolescence, as well as the radiance of those who give their all, through powerful vocals and a grand arrangement featuring a 40-piece orchestra.
Included on the album “Channel U,” it has been performed on numerous music programs since its premiere at Sukima Fes.
Perfect for school festivals, class performances, and club recitals—any moment when you pour your heart into something with friends.
It’s a song that gently supports young people who are doing their utmost to seize the “now-or-never” moments.
Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts
“Bling-Bang-Bang-Born” is one of Creepy Nuts’ most upbeat, empowering tracks.
Its lyrics champion self-affirmation and the importance of individuality, giving listeners a real boost.
Chosen as the opening theme for season 2 of the TV anime “MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES,” the song gained global chart popularity, and it’s sure to unite and hype up any crowd if it plays at a school or culture festival.
With Creepy Nuts’ signature wordplay and flow riding its distinctive rhythm, why not let it fill you with courage and energy too?
Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI
Released by SEKAI NO OWARI in 2023, this song carries a message about turning your weaknesses into allies and aiming higher.
It overflows with the spirit of youth—overcoming past pain, believing in yourself, and moving forward.
As the theme song for the anime ONE PIECE, it’s filled with courage and hope that seems to push students onward.
It’s perfect not only for getting everyone hyped when sung at school or cultural festivals, but also as a theme song in its own right.
THE BALLERSSixTONES
A high-energy cheer song that brilliantly fuses the heat of youth with the dynamism of sports! A track included on the album “GOLD,” released in January 2025, has been chosen as the official theme song for the B.League basketball 2024–25 season.
As SixTONES’ first sports song, it strikingly portrays overcoming adversity and fighting with all your might as a team toward a shared goal.
The spirit of never giving up and the hunger for victory resonate alongside an exhilarating, upbeat sound.
Also recommended as BGM for school festivals and for dance performances!
[Energetic Songs] Carefully selected popular and latest tracks to hype up your school culture festival! (21–30)
Matsuken Samba IIMatsudaira Ken
This song bursts with a light, lively rhythm and fiery passion—just like a tropical carnival! Ken Matsudaira’s distinctive vocals and dance are captivating, and simply listening to it fills you with energy.
Released in July 2004, it became a major hit, peaking at No.
3 on the Oricon charts.
It was also performed at that year’s 55th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen, achieving high ratings and becoming a social phenomenon.
Set to a samba beat, the lyrics celebrate the joy of love and dancing, making everyone’s heart leap.
It’s the perfect track for times when you want to get the crowd going—at cultural and school festivals, summer events, or neighborhood celebrations!