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

Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI

Highest Point / SEKAI NO OWARI [Sports Day Recital Dance] Easy Dance Choreography

A scorching anthem that will define a page of youth has been born! It’s a song that carries the message of turning your weaknesses into allies and aiming higher.

Overflowing with that quintessential coming-of-age vibe, it’s about overcoming past pain, believing in yourself, and moving forward.

Released in September 2023, this track was also used as the theme song for the anime ONE PIECE.

Brimming with courage and hope that gives students a push, it’s perfect not only for getting the crowd hyped when sung at school culture festivals, but also as a theme song.

You can experience the same excitement as a SEKAI NO OWARI live show at your school events!

Rebootmiwa

miwa “Reboot” Music Video

There are many people looking for cool songs with female vocals, right? For you, I recommend miwa’s “Reboot.” This song was used as the theme song for the TBS drama “Nagi’s Long Vacation,” so it’s popular across a wide range of age groups.

At a school festival where not only junior high and high school students but also kids and adults gather, a TV drama theme song like this would be a perfect choice.

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Saitō Ayumu

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A Distant LoveRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Saihate Aini [Official Music Video]

A heartwarming rock tune themed around love and longing, singing of a powerful yearning for someone who has qualities you yourself lack.

RADWIMPS’ signature poetic expression and melodious sound blend beautifully, lifting the listener’s spirits.

Released in May 2017, this work captivates with its fresh, energetic musicality and lyrics that deeply portray relationships with loved ones and the finiteness of time.

Ideal for band performances or background music at school and cultural festivals, its resonant message and powerful musicality will unite the audience and make it a perfect choice to energize any event.

Teenager ForeverKing Gnu

King Gnu – Teenager Forever

A four-piece mixture band, King Gnu, known for high-level performances and unconventional song structures.

As the title suggests, it’s a perfect number for a high school culture festival.

With two vocalists of distinct character and sudden shifts in arrangement and loudness, the song’s complexity can make it a bit challenging to pull off as a band performance.

Precisely for that reason, the chance of overlapping with other bands’ setlists is low, and if you polish the performance, there’s no doubt you’ll be the heroes of the culture festival stage.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Low Blood Boltzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.

Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni. “Low-Blood Bolt” MV (ZUTOMAYO – FASTENING)

For band members who want to energize the venue with a stylish, sophisticated song, this is a must-hear.

It’s a track by the music unit Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni, whose online presence has drawn attention and support, included on their 2020 mini-album “Hogaraka na Hifu Tote Fufuku” (“Even a Cheerful Skin Is Dissatisfied”).

Its clearly defined shifts between calm and intense keep it from ever getting dull.

While it features many technical phrases that make it challenging to cover, that’s exactly why nailing it perfectly is sure to ignite excitement.

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Araki Jakkan

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R.Y.U.S.E.I.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE / “R.Y.U.S.E.I.” Music Video

“R.Y.U.S.E.I.” by Sandaime J Soul Brothers is one of the songs I’d love you to pick for a dance number.

It’s one of their signature tracks, having won the 56th Japan Record Award and been performed twice on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

The dance featured during the instrumental break drew huge attention, and the music video posted on YouTube has surpassed 150 million views.

The move that so many people copied is one of the fundamental steps in hip-hop dance called the “Running Man,” so be sure to master it and show it off at the school festival!

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Hamada Takuya

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room for growthCreepy Nuts

[MV] Creepy Nuts – Nobishiro (Room to Grow)

A track by Creepy Nuts, the hip-hop duo featuring Japan’s top rapper and the world’s top DJ, who are active not only in music but also on variety shows.

Included on their second album “Case,” this song was featured in a KDDI “povo” commercial.

Its uniquely airy vibe and lyrics overturn the common image of hip-hop as a bit intimidating, making it a perfect fit for events led by students brimming with potential.

With its laid-back melody that adds flair to school culture festivals, it’s a recommended hip-hop number for background music.

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Hoshino Takashi

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