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

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

Last updated:2025/4/25

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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 the school festival karaoke contest! A curated selection of classic songs that let you show off your vocal skills (1–10)

Walking with youNovelbright

Novelbright – Walking with you [Official Music Video]

Walking with youNovelbright

This is a coming-of-age number whose straightforward feelings and moving melody resonate in the heart.

Its powerful message—singing of the resolve and hope to walk through life with the one you love—inevitably stirs your emotions.

Released in October 2018 as the lead track of the album “SKYWALK,” it also drew attention as an insert song for AbemaTV’s “Koisuru Weekend Homestay 2020 Spring.” Novelbright’s sound, blending strength with wistfulness, is beautifully expressed through Takenaka’s soaring vocals.

If you sing it at a school festival, you’ll be able to fully showcase both your vocal ability and expressiveness!

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Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Blue and Summer

Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE

A brisk, exhilarating rock number brimming with a sense of speed—perfect for a summer day when a refreshing breeze is blowing.

It vividly portrays those youthful moments when, along with the arrival of summer, you feel the stirrings of romance and, even while fumbling through friendships, carry hope for the future.

Written in August 2018 as the theme song for the film “Ao-Natsu: Kimi ni Koi Shita 30-Nichi,” this track has become one of Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s signature songs.

Highly recommended for those confident in their vocal ability or anyone wanting to leave a fresh, energetic impression!

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Dinner Songtuki.

tuki. “Banquet Song” Official Music Video

Dinner Songtuki.

This work, which expresses the emotions of aching love through a beautiful melody, was released in September 2023 as tuki.’s debut song.

Its lyrics, which liken the conflicts and pain born from pure love to a carefully prepared “banquet,” resonate deeply.

The music video by illustrator Posuka Demizu also captivated many with its uniquely beautiful worldview.

Like tuki., whose strengths are sincere emotional expression and a delicate singing voice, anyone who can convey surging emotions will be able to create a moving stage that deeply touches the audience’s hearts.

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BetelgeuseYuuri

Yuuri “Betelgeuse” Official Music Video

BetelgeuseYuuri

A song by Yuuri that grandly portrays the bonds between people and eternal love, inspired by stars shining in the night sky.

Its structure builds emotion toward the chorus, and the arrangement—featuring piano and strings woven in to great effect—is striking.

Written in November 2021 as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “SUPER RICH,” it reached No.

1 on Billboard JAPAN’s Streaming Songs chart.

With moving lyrics and a sweeping melody, this track is perfect for those who want to showcase their vocal prowess at a karaoke competition.

With Yuuri’s music that seems to envelop the entire venue, you’re sure to move the audience’s hearts.

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We againSG

Us, Again – SG (Official Lyric Video)

We againSG

From lyrics that gently depict nostalgic scenes—like intersections, the way home, and rain-soaked memories—you can feel the strength of accepting a parting with a loved one as a passing point and walking forward, believing you’ll meet again.

SG’s gentle voice and crystal-clear delivery beautifully capture both the loneliness of farewell and the hope for the future.

Released in April 2021, the song was also featured from November 2024 in CalorieMate’s exam-season support commercial.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you face a farewell at a life milestone or when you’re hoping to reunite.

Resonating with students who repeatedly experience meetings and partings at each turning point, this work is a perfect choice to perform at a school festival.

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hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake

Omoinotake | Hundreds of Millions of Light-Years [Official Music Video]

hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake

Omoinotake’s youth-affirming anthem delivers indescribably precious feelings alongside a grand sound.

Serving as the theme song for the TBS Tuesday drama “Eye Love You” and selected as the entrance march for the 97th National High School Baseball Tournament, the track was released in February 2024 and is also included on their major second album, “Pieces.” Its bright, refreshing melody contrasted with bittersweet lyrics makes for a moving listen.

For your school festival karaoke contest, why not share its uplifting, relatable message in your own voice with the audience?

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OrangeSPYAIR

SPYAIR “Orange” Music Video (Theme Song for Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle: The Movie)

OrangeSPYAIR

This song is packed with an epic coming-of-age story that resonates across generations.

Released by SPYAIR in February 2024 as the theme song for the film Haikyu!!: The Dumpster Battle, it captivated listeners with lyrics that weave together hope and anxiety for the future and the anticipation of reunion.

The clear vocals and band sound create a refreshing atmosphere that’s perfect for big moments like school festivals.

Even in tense situations, performing it with confidence will fill the entire venue with a sense of unity.

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