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

OrangeSPYAIR

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

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!

Bass BonSnow Man

Snow Man「Bass Bon」Music Video – Raul / Daisuke Sakuma

This work is captivating for its futuristic, digital worldview.

The lyrics are striking for their depth, exploring technology, humanity, and the identity of the self.

It’s included on the album “i DO ME,” released in May 2023, which is Snow Man’s third album.

Tokyo Gegegay handled the choreography, reportedly shocking even professional dancers.

Its forward-thinking style that incorporates vogue dance would undoubtedly steal the spotlight if performed at a school festival.

With its energetic sound and catchy melody, it’s perfect for anyone looking to hype up the crowd!

Yes, with pleasure.kocchi no kento

Sure thing / Kocchino Kento MV

With its poppy, energetic sound, this track leaves a strong impression and conveys a determination to keep moving forward despite complicated emotions.

It’s a piece that fully showcases Kento Kocchino’s one-man a cappella appeal.

Released in May 2024, it delivers exactly what fans were hoping for.

This work is recommended for those who feel worn out by daily life or struggle to express their feelings.

Listen to it while preparing for the school festival, and it’s sure to lift your spirits.

Start to shine and run forwardSambomasutā

Sambomaster / Starting to Shine and Run - MUSIC VIDEO

While rooted in punk rock, Sambomaster—a three-piece rock band that continues to evolve with a hybrid sound drawing from soul, funk, blues, pop, and hip-hop—released this as their 21st single.

Chosen as the theme song for the TV drama Cheer★Dan (Cheer☆Dance), it hits home with its driving rock sound and straightforward message.

The lyrics, which powerfully wipe away the vague anxieties students feel about the future, seem perfect for brightening up cultural and school festivals—the very symbols of youth.

For band musicians, it’s a gentle yet powerful rock number that can light up the stage and get the crowd singing along.

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Hoshino Takashi

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School HeavenFingā 5

School Heaven

If you’re looking for a song that’s been a staple at school festivals for years, we recommend “Gakuen Tengoku” by Finger Five.

It’s a classic among classics and popular across a wide range of generations.

The moment this song starts, it instantly brings out the school festival vibe, making it perfect as background music to set the mood! It’s great not only for singing and dancing, but also as BGM during stage transitions.

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Saitō Ayumu

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Adolescent Complexkessoku bando

TV anime “Bocchi the Rock!” opening sequence / “Seishun Complex” #Kessoku Band

Kessoku Band is a four-piece rock band that appears in the TV anime Bocchi the Rock!, which is based on Aki Hamaji’s four-panel manga.

The opening theme, Seishun Complex, is a track that cranks up the tension with a tight rock ensemble you wouldn’t expect from their cute visuals.

It’s fast-paced, and since the series itself is popular with younger audiences, performing it on a school festival stage is sure to get the crowd pumped.

Of course, it also works great as background music to energize any event—a cool rock tune through and through.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Zankyo SankaAimer

Aimer「Zankyosanka」MUSIC VIDEO（Demon Slayer:Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc Theme Song）

This is the 20th single by female singer Aimer, whose broad musical roots—including jazz and blues—and distinctive voice captivate fans.

Chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Entertainment District Arc, it was released as a double A-side single alongside Asa ga Kuru, which serves as the ending theme.

Together with the anime’s popularity, it’s a perfect fit as background music for youth-centered events like school cultural festivals.

With its jazzy yet fast-paced arrangement, it’s guaranteed to energize the stage, making it a highly recommended number for band performances.

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Hoshino Takashi

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