Perfect picks for a school festival karaoke contest! A curated selection of timeless songs to showcase your vocal skills.
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.
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Recommended for school festival karaoke contests! Carefully selected classic songs that let you show off your vocal skills (41–50)
Tokyo Shandy Rendezvous feat. KAF, TsumikiMAISONdes
It’s a song from the music project MAISONdes, a collaboration between Kaf and Tsumiki.
Released in October 2022, it was used as the ending theme for the TV anime Urusei Yatsura.
It expresses the feelings that sway between reality and ideals, set to an electronic sound.
Exploring complex emotions and the chaos brought by urban life, this track resonates with the sentiments of young people living today.
If you’re singing it at a school festival karaoke contest, practice to keep a steady rhythm!
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
How about letting yourself be swept away by a fast-paced rock number? Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s “Lilac” was released in April 2024.
It became a hot topic as the opening theme for the TV anime “Oblivion Battery.” Its grand sound shakes the chest, while the lyrics—capturing a page of youth—grip the heart.
They portray the feeling of stacking meaningful moments within limited time.
Why not sing it at a karaoke contest and move the whole venue?
Thank youikimonogakari
This is a song by Ikimono-gakari known for its moving melody and heart-healing lyrics.
Released in 2010, it was written as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series Gegege no Nyōbō.
Expressing gratitude in a straightforward way, it’s often used at graduation ceremonies and commemorative events.
It reached No.
2 on the Oricon charts and won the Excellence Award at the 52nd Japan Record Awards.
It has been beloved across generations, even appearing in high school music textbooks in 2013.
Why not sing it with thoughts for your friends, family, or mentors in mind?
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.
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.
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.
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.
