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Perfect picks for a school festival karaoke contest! A curated selection of timeless songs to showcase your vocal skills.

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Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.

Among all the events at a school festival, the karaoke contest might be the one that gets everyone most excited.

Since we rarely get the chance to sing in front of a big crowd, it’s the perfect opportunity for those confident in their vocals to show off their singing skills.

In this article, we’ve put together a selection of songs that are perfect for performing at school festivals and campus karaoke competitions.

From high-difficulty picks recommended for powerhouse singers to crowd-pleasing hits guaranteed to hype up the venue, we’ve chosen a wide range.

Please select based on your vocal range, personality, and the image of the event.

We hope your stage becomes a wonderful, unforgettable memory.

Recommended for school festival karaoke contests! Carefully selected classic songs that let you show off your vocal skills (41–50)

Letter ~To You, Fifteen~Anjura Aki

Angela Aki “Letter: To You, Fifteen” Music Video (HD)

Letter ~To You, Fifteen~Anjura Aki

The gentle tones of the piano resonate in the heart.

It’s Angela Aki’s eighth single, released in September 2008, and it was also selected as a required piece for the NHK All-Japan School Music Competition.

Framed as a letter to her 15-year-old self, it’s filled with encouragement for young people.

Recommended for anyone who wants to cherish their individuality.

If you sing it at a karaoke contest, the whole venue is sure to be moved.

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Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya

Where Our Blue Is / Tatsuya Kitani

Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya

It’s a song that captures bittersweet yet beautiful moments of youth.

Released in July 2023, it was chosen as the opening theme for season 2 of the anime Jujutsu Kaisen.

Tatsuya Kitani’s soaring vocals envelop memories of summers past and budding love.

The song conveys a complex mix of sweet nostalgia and lingering regret, carried on a refreshing melody.

I believe it’s a piece that resonates with everyone in the audience who’s right in the midst of their youth.

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Aim to be a Pokémon MasterMatsumoto Rika

[Official] “Aim to Be a Pokémon Master -with my friends-” New opening theme for the TV anime “Pokémon: Aim to Be a Pokémon Master”

Aim to be a Pokémon MasterMatsumoto Rika

Released in 1997 as the opening theme for the TV anime Pokémon, this song portrays the adventurous spirit of Ash, the protagonist striving to become a Pokémon Master, and his pursuit of his dreams.

It carries a message that gives listeners courage and hope.

In 2017, an arranged version was released to commemorate the 20th anniversary and was also used as the theme song for the film Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!.

If everyone sings it together, it’s sure to become a memorable experience.

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EdisonSuiyōbi no Campanella

Wednesday Campanella “Edison”

EdisonSuiyōbi no Campanella

WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA is a unit that has gained popularity for its sophisticated musicality.

Director F’s compositions are exceptionally tasteful; while they’re wrapped in a cute vibe, they’re peppered with phrases that resonate with hardcore electronic music fans.

Among Wednesday Campanella’s tracks, the one I especially recommend for a school festival karaoke contest is Edison.

Framed within future house, this song is cute and stylish throughout, yet packed with moments that hype up the crowd—making it a perfect party tune.

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Starry NightYuka

Yuka – Starry Night (Official Music Video)

Starry NightYuka

It was released for streaming in February 2023 and chosen as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama “A Night When Stars Fall.” It’s included on the album “Brighter” and was produced by Toru from ONE OK ROCK.

The song expresses the longing to be reunited with someone precious.

With Yuka’s clear, transparent vocals, it conveys a bittersweet love.

You can almost picture running barefoot under a starry sky.

If you sing it at a karaoke contest, try to be mindful of Yuka’s delicate vocal work and sing it with heartfelt emotion.

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