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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 that brighten up venues and events! (71–80)

LuluAdo

[Ado] RuRu (Rule)

LuluAdo

A striking new song from Ado, the artist who sparked a global social phenomenon.

Featured on the release ‘Zanmu,’ this track powerfully voices rebellion against societal rules and oppression.

Released in July 2024, it was also chosen as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Billion×School.” Produced by Vocaloid creator MARETU, the song stands out with its dark, provocative worldview.

The lyrics compellingly call for breaking existing values and staying true to oneself.

Blending a fierce message with a distinctive sound, this is a must-listen for anyone determined to uphold their convictions.

If you perform it as a band at a school festival, it’s guaranteed to heat up the crowd.

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Goodbye DeclarationChinozo

Chinozo “Goodbye Declaration” feat. FloweR

Goodbye DeclarationChinozo

This is the first digital single by music producer Chinozo, who is active not only as a Vocaloid producer but also across a wide range of genres, including a unit project and game streaming.

The song topped the Billboard Japan Heatseekers Songs chart consecutively in 2021 and is known for bringing Chinozo’s name to a wide audience.

With countless dance-cover videos posted on YouTube and other social media, it’s also a great pick for dance performances at school festivals.

It’s a track that symbolizes today’s Japanese music scene and is sure to hype up students who listen with a broad perspective.

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Hoshino Takashi

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OrangeSPYAIR

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

OrangeSPYAIR

A song whose passionate spirit and powerful melody resonate deep in the heart.

Released in February 2024, it was chosen as the theme song for the film Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle.

This marks the fourth collaboration between SPYAIR and Haikyu!!.

With new vocalist YOSUKE onboard, their evolved musicality truly shines.

It’s a gem that portrays encounters and farewells within limited time, and the hope that lies beyond.

It will bring back fond memories of youthful days spent with cherished friends.

If you’re looking for a fiery track with a straightforward rock sound, be sure to give it a listen!

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electric shockYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Electric Shock

electric shockYonezu Kenshi

Let’s liven up the venue with a dazzling sound! “Kanden” by the hugely popular singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu is included on his fifth album, STRAY SHEEP, released in 2020.

It drew attention when it was selected as the theme song for the drama MIU404.

The song conveys the importance of fleeting moments and pairs that message with a very cool sound.

With its stylish vibe throughout, it’s great as a dance track for stage events or as BGM for a fashion show, for example.

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The Zero Sense10-FEET

10-FEET – The Zero Sense (Ending Theme Song of the Film 'THE FIRST SLAM DUNK')

The Zero Sense10-FEET

10-FEET is a three-piece rock band known for organizing Kyoto Daisakusen, one of Kyoto’s flagship large-scale festivals, and for leading Japan’s loud rock scene with their wide-ranging musicality.

Their 22nd single, Dai Zero Kan, used as the ending theme for the animated film THE FIRST SLAM DUNK, is a track whose aggressive rock sound and memorable melodies stick with you.

Because it’s the theme song to a widely discussed hit, many people already know it, so it should get the crowd going at a school festival.

However, the song demands a high level of tightness from the band, so don’t just focus on individual practice—make sure to put serious effort into full-band rehearsals as well.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Kaikai KitanEVE

Kaikai Kitan – Eve MV

Kaikai KitanEVE

Eve’s “Kaikai Kitan” is the opening song for the manga-turned-anime Jujutsu Kaisen, which was adapted in 2020, so many people will likely know it—how about it for your band performance? Like the anime, “Kaikai Kitan” drew a lot of attention and surpassed 100 million total streams.

It’s a rock-style track with the drive you’d expect from an anime theme song, and it has just the right amount of tight hits, so it should feel great when the performance is locked in.

Be sure to check out the music video that uses footage from Jujutsu Kaisen as well!

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fatalGEMN

Fatal / GEMN – Fatal / GEMN

fatalGEMN

A track by GEMN that’s drawing attention as the opening theme for the second season of the anime “Oshi no Ko.” This special unit by Kento Nakajima and Tatsuya Kitani delivers an innovative sound that fuses electronica and rock.

Through contrasts of love and fate, light and darkness, it deftly portrays the characters’ inner conflicts and emotions.

Released early on July 4, 2024, the song powerfully enhances the anime’s world.

Perform it on a cultural festival or school festival stage, and it’s sure to electrify the atmosphere.

Highly recommended for those who enjoy a mysterious vibe and are looking for lyrics that resonate deeply.

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