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[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!

[Upbeat Songs] Carefully Selected Popular and Latest Tracks to Hype Up School Culture Festivals! (41–50)

sparkleFuji Kaze

Fujii Kaze – Kirari (Official Video)
sparkleFuji Kaze

This work by Fujii Kaze was born as a four-on-the-floor dance number inspired by ’80s–’90s Eurobeat and house.

It was written in May 2021 as the theme song for Honda’s new VEZEL commercial.

Set to a driving rhythm and airy melody, it refreshingly portrays a love story between two people and the journey of life.

Its up-tempo, light sound and lyrics full of love and hope make it perfect for creative dance performances.

[Energetic Songs] Carefully Selected Popular and New Tracks to Hype Up Your Culture and School Festivals! (51–60)

Song of HopeFUNKY MONKEY BABYS

FUNKY MONKEY BABYS “Song of Hope”
Song of HopeFUNKY MONKEY BABYS

It’s one of FUNKY MONKEY BABYS’ signature songs, many of which focus on themes of friendship and family, and it’s the kind of track that can instantly lift the spirits of first-time listeners.

It’s perfect for junior and senior high school cultural festivals, and it’s also popular as background music for sports days and athletic festivals.

OrangeGReeeeN

This is a song by GReeeeN that depicts a love story intertwined with a sunset that paints the sky orange.

The powerful drum tones, which seem to express a pounding heartbeat, and the fast-paced rock sound that conveys the feeling of emotions becoming uncontrollable are striking.

The lyrics tell a story from the moment the narrator realizes they’re in love to the moment they confess those feelings, capturing a sense of momentum—including the turbulence of emotions that refuse to settle.

Spring of LifePerfume

[Official Music Video] Perfume「Spring of Life」
Spring of LifePerfume

The bright and dynamic “Spring of Life” is the perfect song to create a sparkling atmosphere on a school festival stage.

With its heart-stirring melody and positive lyrics, it gives you the courage to make a fresh start and take a hopeful step forward.

The sophisticated track crafted by Yasutaka Nakata captivates the audience in an instant and creates a sense of unity.

This energizing tune is sure to be embraced as a dance number—let’s make your school festival an unforgettable memory with it.

Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO

This track kicks off with crisp, choppy guitar backing.

It’s a piece by SHISHAMO, a three-piece girls’ band from Kanagawa, included on their 2017 album “SHISHAMO 4.” Since it was featured in a commercial, many listeners will probably recognize it.

The catchy melody, straightforward production, and accenting horn section all complement each other perfectly.

The cute vocals are irresistible, too.

Its positive lyrics about wanting to change give a lift to anyone feeling down.

Gather round! Party people!Yabai T-shatsu Yasan

Yabai T-Shirts Yasan – “Gather Around! Party People” Music Video [Major Version]
Gather round! Party people!Yabai T-shatsu Yasan

Let me introduce a surefire crowd-pleaser for school festivals: “Atsumare! Party People” by Yabai T-Shirts Yasan.

With its catchy melody and rhythmic beat, it naturally gets the audience dancing.

Performing it creates a strong sense of unity and is guaranteed to fill the venue with excitement.

The build-up from the intro to the chorus is especially noteworthy, and singing along together will take the energy to the next level.

I’ll end up fighting.Gesu no Kiwami Otome.

Gesu no Kiwami Otome “I’ll End Up Fighting” (full ver.)
I’ll end up fighting.Gesu no Kiwami Otome.

A song by Gesu no Kiwami Otome characterized by a driving sound that also incorporates digital tones.

It was used as a commercial song for the game Clash Royale, and it depicts a march toward battle that mirrors the work’s theme; the inclusion of words that evoke game controls is also striking.

The floating, almost unstable structure—seemingly expressing a restless state of mind—gives it a certain addictive quality, making it a track with a curious charm that you’ll find yourself listening to over and over.