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[Culture and School Festival Songs] A curated selection of popular and hit songs to brighten up your venues and events!

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Among the many events in school life, the culture festival is one of the most memorable!

At culture festivals, there are countless moments where music plays a crucial role—whether it’s background music at the venue, songs for band performances, or tracks for dance numbers.

In this article, we’ll introduce songs that are guaranteed to hype up the culture festival, aimed at those running the event as committee members and those performing on stage.

With these picks, your festival production is sure to shine!

If you’re in the middle of choosing songs, be sure to use this as a reference.

[Culture Festival & School Festival Songs] Carefully Selected Popular and Hit Songs to Brighten Venues and Events! (61–70)

Make you happyNiziU

NiziU 『Make you happy』 M/V

Make you happyNiziU

If you’re looking for a cute dance number, this is the one! It’s a track by NiziU, a popular idol group aiming for global success, and the lead song from their first mini-album released in 2020.

As the title suggests, it’s about “happiness,” with lyrics filled with pure love for someone special.

If you’re doing a dance performance on stage, you should definitely consider using this song.

It’s perfect for girls to dance to, of course, but if guys dance to it, it might really get a great reaction.

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My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Zenzenzense (movie ver.) [Official Music Video]

My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS’ “Zenzenzense,” led by Yojiro Noda, is highly recommended for band performances! It can be played with a typical rock band setup—vocals, guitar, bass, and drums—and features an unforgettable, distinctive chorus that sticks with you after just one listen.

Since it was created as an insert song for the 2016 animated film Your Name, many listeners will surely be reminded of the bittersweet, delicate relationship between the boy and girl, as well as the startling twists in the story.

Performing “Zenzenzense” on stage is guaranteed to send the energy through the roof!

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Mela!Ryokushokushakai

Ryokuoushoku Shakai 'Mela!' Music Video / Ryokuoushoku Shakai – Mela!

Mela!Ryokushokushakai

Ryokuoushoku Shakai is a rock band fronted by vocalist Haruko Nagaya.

One of their signature songs is “Mela!” It’s also known as the required track for a dance project aimed at high school students.

The lyrics center on themes of courage and friendship, making it a perfect fit as background music for culture festivals and school festivals where bonds grow stronger.

Many dance videos have been uploaded on YouTube, so it’s also a song that’s easy to learn the choreography for.

Adding your own arrangement and trying it out sounds fun, too.

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Hello,world!BUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN「Hello,world!」

Hello,world!BUMP OF CHICKEN

This is a song by BUMP OF CHICKEN, a four-member rock band known for hits like “Tentai Kansoku.” It was used as the theme song for the anime Blood Blockade Battlefront, so many anime-loving students may be familiar with it.

With its fast-paced sound, just listening to it makes your heart race.

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Shut up.Ado

[Ado] Shut Up

Shut up.Ado

Ado’s “Usseewa” is highly recommended as BGM for band performances and dances! The music video posted on YouTube surpassed 100 million views by March 20, 2021, and it has been spreading mainly among younger generations.

When Ado sang “Usseewa,” she was still a high school student, so I’m sure the lyrics will resonate with high schoolers.

Combined with its upbeat tempo, performing it on stage is sure to get the audience fired up!

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mismatchedTHE SUPER FRUIT

THE SUPER FRUIT – Mismatched [Official Music Video]

mismatchedTHE SUPER FRUIT

The song that’s winning strong support from teens as “a guaranteed crowd-pleaser” is Chiguhagu.

It’s by the idol group THE SUPER FRUIT and is also known for going viral on TikTok.

With upbeat lyrics centered on diversity and a poppy sound, it’s sure to lift your spirits.

And speaking of this track, the catchy choreography in the chorus is a major draw, too! Why not pick it as the dance number for your school festival?

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Unfit to be a loverKoresawa

Koresawa “Unqualified as a Lover” [Music Video]

Unfit to be a loverKoresawa

Singer-songwriter Koresawa, known for her signature song “Tabako.” Her music is especially popular among students, making it a great choice to hype up a school festival.

“Koibito Shikkaku” is a heartrending love song that can make you feel as if your heart is being torn just by listening.

Many people will likely relate to the lyrics, so it’s recommended to perform it as a solo acoustic set on stage or sing it as a band.

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