Ideas for stage events and attractions that will liven up a school festival
At the school festival’s stage event, many of you are probably wondering what your class should perform.
The ideas are endless—bingo tournaments, rakugo storytelling, TikTok dances, a cappella, and more.
Let’s fill the venue with smiles through productions that showcase everyone’s individuality and surprise the audience.
Here, we introduce a variety of stage plans that everyone can enjoy from preparation to the big day, while captivating the crowd.
You’re sure to find the perfect act for your class!
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Creative and Visual Media Technologies (11–20)
short film
From realistic stories to cinematic worlds! Here are some ideas for short film projects.
Many of you may be thinking about preserving your precious student days in photos and videos.
For those people, creating short films is highly recommended.
Try writing your own script and challenging yourselves with camera setups and video editing.
It may be your first attempt, but I believe a work you create yourselves will stay in your hearts forever.
Plus, it’s exciting to witness the audience’s reactions in real time as they watch your film projected on a big screen.
Opening Movie Thief
@o4yzu_ I played the Movie Thief at the school festival opening! I'm glad I was in this student council—thank you 🖤#06#fyp#CapCutRecommendationCultural FestivalStudent CouncilMovie Thief
Original song – Matcha – 🐸
How about creating an opening video inspired by the pre-show etiquette film “NO MORE Movie Thief”? When you think of “NO MORE Movie Thief,” the famous characters are the Camera Man and the Police Light Man who catches him, right? It’s also known for having no dialogue, with scenes expressed through pantomime and the cautions conveyed by narration.
Why not use this parody-style video to introduce the things you want people to be mindful of at the school festival and its theme? It even has dance-like elements, so it’s fun for the performers too!
Broadcasting same-day footage of the cultural festival straight out of the camera
The student council probably had someone in charge of cameras filming and taking photos of the big, exciting day of the cultural festival.
It would be a shame to just record it and leave it at that, so how about editing the footage and showing it at the closing ceremony or the after-party? Since there were likely many different events on the day, try editing a video that introduces each one so that even those who couldn’t see everything can still get a sense of what it was like.
Looking back on the festival may lead to new insights and ideas you can use in the future!
Dance / dance-type performances (1–10)
dance
Let’s all try dancing together! There are tons of options, from jokey, meme-style dances to serious, showy routines.
If it’s a group of girls, trying a K-pop group dance could be a great idea.
Isn’t it super cool when that usually quiet girl busts out a razor-sharp routine? Whether you’re the reserved type or not, practice hard and show what you’ve got!
A perfect cover performance of an idol
Idols have always been a major trend in any era.
Wouldn’t it be exciting to perfectly copy the choreography of an idol group and perform it as an entertainment show? Let’s fully commit by replicating the costumes and dances to become perfect idols!
breakdancing
With its powerful performance that captivates audiences, breakdancing is perfect for performing in front of large crowds.
Depending on the staging, it can become top-tier entertainment, and if you’re confident in the quality of your dance performance, I definitely encourage you to give it a try!
Acrobat show
We also recommend the acrobat show, which captivates audiences with powerful performances.
As the name suggests, an acrobat show features acrobatic movements.
While there are various definitions, here it refers to routines centered on mat gymnastics skills such as cartwheels and back handsprings.
Showcasing dazzling techniques is sure to get the crowd excited.
However, everyone has their strengths and weaknesses, so don’t push yourself too hard.
Please be careful to avoid injuries.
