A friendship song that fires up the culture festival/school festival
Many students look forward to the annual cultural and school festivals! There are all kinds of events like food stalls, exhibits, and volunteer performances! In the midst of all that, you probably spend lots of time preparing for the festival and practicing your performance with your close friends, right? In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of friendship-themed songs that are perfect for cultural and school festivals! They’re great for band performances, dance routines, festival theme songs, or even background music for videos! Find the perfect track to color your wonderful memories with your dear friends.
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Friendship songs that hype up the vibe at school cultural festivals (91–100)
Beloved daysyangusukinii
This song celebrates the joy of spending youthful days with friends.
It’s included on the major debut EP released in September 2023, “If We Could Find Happiness in Anything,” and was featured as the campaign song for Ezaki Glico’s Seventeen Ice.
With gentle warmth, it portrays the depth of friendship—laughing together, sometimes fighting, and cherishing each other entirely, flaws and all.
Listen to it with your friends at a school or cultural festival, and it’s sure to become a memory that stays in your heart.
Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa
This is “Taisetsu na Mono,” a song released in 2002 as the first indie single by the four-piece rock band Road of Major.
The days you spend with friends will one day become memories.
This classic tune reminds us that the presence of friends and the memories you share with them are irreplaceable.
Why not listen to it with the friends you spend your everyday life with and share in the importance of friendship? Playing it while preparing for a school or cultural festival can boost your sense of unity and help you savor success and a sense of accomplishment.
SUNHoshino Gen
Time spent with like-minded friends can make the whole world seem to shine! This is a song by singer-songwriter Gen Hoshino, who is also active as an actor, released as a single in 2015.
It was used as the theme song for the drama “Kokoro ga Pokitto ne” and became a hit.
Its charm lies in the light, catchy rhythm, buoyant vocals, and pop lyrics.
The piece has a warm atmosphere, as if the entire song is glowing.
Be sure to add this wonderful track to your playlist to brighten up any big event!
Bestieyuka
An emotional number woven with a heartwarming melody that celebrates the importance of friendship.
It’s a work by singer-songwriter Yuka, released in September 2022, and also included on the album “messy bag.” The lyrics, filled with sentiments like “I want to express my gratitude” and “I’m so glad you’re here,” really hit home.
It’s a song that reminds you of the value of the time you spend with friends at school events.
It might also be great as background music for a culture festival or school festival.
Gray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)Yonezu Kenshi
Released in 2017, “Gray and Blue” drew attention for the collaboration between Kenshi Yonezu and Masaki Suda.
It’s a song about feelings for a friend with whom you spent your school days—someone you’re no longer with for various reasons, yet can’t forget.
We all sometimes fight with friends, and even when fond memories come back, it can be hard to apologize honestly.
This is a recommended song to send to a friend you’ve fallen out with, as it can be a chance to make up.
Mela!Ryokushokushakai
A sparkling youth anthem that fills you with the joy of enjoying the school festival with your closest friends.
It’s a song by Ryokuoushoku Shakai, released in April 2020.
Set to a pop melody, it carries a message of believing in your hidden strength and moving forward.
The bright, brass-infused arrangement lifts your spirits just by listening.
It’s the perfect track for anyone who wants to deepen their bonds with friends.
You Are the Summer RainbowNiji no Conquistador
This work makes you want to cherish forever the memories of the school culture festival we all enjoyed together.
It’s a song by Niji no Conquistador, released as a digital single in July 2022.
The warmth of the lyrics—“Let’s keep looking forward no matter what”—is wonderful.
And the sparkling, bursting sound arrangement and vocals are energizing! It’s a pop, refreshing summer message song.