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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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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.

Perfect for school festival karaoke contests! A handpicked selection of classic songs to showcase your vocal skills (21–30)

Cinderella BoySaucy Dog

Saucy Dog “Cinderella Boy” Music Video <5th Mini Album “Lazy Sunday” Released on 2021.8.25>

Cinderella BoySaucy Dog

Saucy Dog is a three-piece rock band that has been active since the mid-2010s.

One of their signature songs is Cinderella Boy.

Released in 2022, its catchy lyrics and high-range chorus have made it popular for karaoke.

Since dynamics are key to this track, be mindful to create contrast in volume between the chorus and the verse.

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Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy

Monster’s Flower Song / Vaundy: MUSIC VIDEO

Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster's Flower Song)Vaundy

Singer-songwriter Vaundy, beloved for his moody vibe paired with R&B-tinged melodies.

While he usually performs songs infused with R&B elements, “Kaiju no Hanauta” is crafted with an alternative rock sound distilled into pop music.

The soaring highs in the chorus and the brief, striking shout make a strong impression, and it’s a karaoke staple as well.

If the key is set too low, the falsetto sections lose their punch, so when adjusting the key for this song, use the chorus’s falsetto as your reference point.

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Curtain callYuuri

Curtain call

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A high-velocity rock tune where doubt, inner conflict, and hope collide.

Yuuri’s heartfelt vocals and the sweeping melody strike straight to the heart.

It carries a message that resonates: people struggling with life, unable to understand each other—maybe, if they’d met in a different place, they could have connected.

Released as a digital single in July 2024, this track was chosen as the opening theme for Cour 2 of Season 7 of the TV anime My Hero Academia.

It’s a wonderful anthem that stirs the courage to step toward a hope-filled future!

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BibbidebaHoshimachi Suisei

Bibideba / Hoshimachi Suisei (official)

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This is a track announced by Suisei Hoshimachi in March 2024, written and composed by the Vocaloid producer Tsumiki.

It’s striking how it sings of the will toward self-fulfillment and a longing for freedom.

You can feel the determination to break through the monotony of everyday life.

As you listen, it feels like being invited into a one-night-only dream world, like Cinderella.

I think it’s the perfect song for anyone who wants to shine in their own way.

Give it a try!

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crescent moonayaka

Ayaka – Crescent Moon

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This is a song distinguished by its moving vocals and heartrending lyrics.

Released in November 2006 as the 15th single, it became a major hit, earning the artist their first No.

1 on the Oricon weekly chart.

It was also used in a commercial, helping it gain popularity across generations.

It’s a track that fully showcases Ayaka’s vocal prowess.

The lyrics portray deep emotion—feeling a sense of distance from a loved one, yet finding their very existence to be a source of emotional support.

If you’re confident in your singing, definitely give it a try.

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Yes, with pleasure.kocchikento

Sure thing / Kocchino Kento MV

Yes, with pleasure.kocchikento

The rhythmic melody line is seriously addictive! Released in May 2024 by singer-songwriter Kocchi Kento, the track became a massive hit after its highly addictive sound and the chorus’s “Giri-giri Dance” went viral on social media.

The lyrics, themed around Kocchi Kento’s struggle with bipolar disorder, are deeply relatable.

If you’re looking for a song everyone can sing along to and get hyped, be sure to pick “Hai Yorokonde”!

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Official HIGE DANDism – Subtitle [Official Video]

SubtitleOfisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism’s masterpiece “Subtitle,” released in October 2022, may be familiar to many since it was used as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “silent,” starring Haruna Kawaguchi.

The real charm of this track is, above all, its flow.

The structure builds the voltage step by step—from the crisp, punchy verse into the soaring chorus—making it enjoyable both to listen to and to sing.

While the high notes can be a bit challenging, it’s not a hard song to perform overall, so definitely give it a try.

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