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

Double Double FIGHT!CANDY TUNE

[MV] CANDY TUNE “Bai Bai FIGHT!”

This is a CANDY TUNE song released in April 2024, filled with positive vibes and energetic sound as a cheering anthem.

The lyrics, carried by the melody, convey the importance of caring for and loving others, as well as the strength to push forward toward your goals.

What stands out in this work is the upbeat rhythm that’s fun to enjoy with dance, and the vocal parts that highlight each member’s individuality.

On TikTok, a unique dance where the members line up in a single vertical file and pop out to the sides drew attention and took the top spot on the charts.

Riding that momentum, their commemorative tour across Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka included two additional days at Makuhari Event Hall.

It’s a song that resonates with the younger generation who enjoy social media and with everyone who strives hard every day.

SignalWANIMA

WANIMA “Signal” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

A single song packed with a passionate message for the school festival that colors a page of youth.

It’s a cheering anthem by WANIMA that brilliantly depicts the drive to move toward the future and the real, everyday struggles we face.

While carrying anxieties about an unseen future, it expresses, through powerful rock sounds, the feelings of young people determined to walk their own path.

Featured on the album “Everybody!!,” the track was also used in a Lotte Ice “Sou” commercial, generating a huge response.

In a special NHK program, the band performed with 1,000 eighteen-year-olds, and the moving stage left a lasting impression on many viewers.

With a sound that unites the entire venue, it’s perfect for club presentations and as a theme song for school festivals.

HeroNEW!DISH//

DISH// – HERO [Lyric Video]

An emotional pop-rock song that portrays a down-to-earth figure who, despite their weaknesses, tries to stand up for someone else.

The lyrics by Takumi Kitamura carry a heartfelt message of compassion for others.

Included as the first track on DISH//’s album “aRange,” released in April 2026, it was also selected as the theme song for TV Tokyo’s Drama 9 series “Detective, Back to Square One,” which began airing the same month.

It’s perfect for a school culture festival or campus festival stage where you overcome failures and regrets by joining forces with friends! The dramatic band sound will give you a push forward and make those irreplaceable, memorable moments even more moving.

CHARMNEW!WANIMA

WANIMA「CHARM」（OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

A single filled with a warm message that gives a gentle push to those moving forward.

Created by WANIMA, a rock band from Kumamoto Prefecture, this track captivates with its exhilarating, fast-paced beat and pleasant melody.

It carries a warmth that stands by those who take on challenges, giving you courage every time you listen.

Included on the single “Gotta Go!!,” released in May 2017, it was also chosen as the commercial song for Morinaga’s “Juken ni in Jelly” starting in November of the same year.

Its sound, which supports students striving toward new goals, is perfect as background music for a school festival.

It’s an energetic pop-punk tune that makes everyone want to sing along, so it’s also recommended for the grand finale of the stage!

Curtain callNEW!Yuuri

Curtain call

Yuri’s hugely popular number, whose passionate vocals resonate powerfully in the heart.

Its stirring message—of rebirth after hard-fought battles and of moving forward with friends despite the scars—strikes deep.

Released as a single in September 2024, it was featured as the opening theme for cour 2 of season 7 of the smash-hit anime My Hero Academia, sparking major buzz.

The emotional vocals, blending delicacy with explosive power, are perfect for fiery stage performances at school or cultural festivals! Highly recommended for those who want the whole class to overcome challenges together and create the ultimate show.

Let this high-energy track be your BGM and etch an unforgettable page of youth with strength.

Starting Now ~ To the New MeNEW!Shimizu Miisa

Miisha Shimizu – Starting Now ~To the New Me (Official Video)

A perfect song to powerfully kick off a school festival! This is a number by Miisha Shimizu that captivates with overwhelming vocal prowess and expressiveness.

Released digitally in June 2021, it was included on the album “Ultimate Princess Celebration Album,” released in August of the same year.

Chosen as the Japanese theme song for Disney’s celebration, it generated major buzz.

Its grand, musical-like scale and powerful, soaring vocals resonate deeply.

The theme—depicting the determination to carve out one’s own future—is pure youth itself! With its dazzling sound, it’s sure to shine as a stage performance piece or opening BGM.

dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Dance Hall” Official Music Video

Dance Hall is a song by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE that instantly transforms the entire venue into a bright, uplifting atmosphere, overflowing with the scent of youth.

Its dynamic melody is perfect for a band set, and its fresh sound naturally frees the listener’s heart.

The recorded track is great, but performing it live will bring out its charm even more.

When the delicate yet powerful vocals ride the rhythm, they fill listeners with vitality and positive energy.

Use this song—one that gives you the strength to face tomorrow—to help create wonderful memories at your school festival.