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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] A selection of popular and hit songs to brighten up venues and events! (11–20)

broad daylightKing Gnu

King Gnu – Hakujitsu

broad daylightKing Gnu

Songs popular with younger generations are staples at school festivals.

If you’re looking for something like that, King Gnu’s “Hakujitsu” is a great pick.

It’s a relatively mellow and stylish song, making it perfect for events like singing contests.

And since King Gnu is a band, it’s also highly recommended as a song to perform on a band stage.

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FateOfisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism – Fate [Official Video]

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Official HIGE DANDism is a band that became hugely popular, especially among younger generations like junior and senior high school students.

Among their songs, “Shukumei” is highly recommended for school festivals and cultural festivals.

The song was also chosen in 2019 as TV Asahi’s summer high school baseball support song, making it a perfect fit for that youthful vibe.

It’s great not only for singing and dancing, but also as a band cover.

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A Little Love SongMONGOL800

MONGOL800 / A Small Love Song

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A classic go-to song for cover bands, “Chiisana Koi no Uta.” The guitar mainly uses power chords, and the bass and drums also stick to simple beats, making it a great pick for beginners.

However, the tempo is fast, so it might be challenging at first—especially for drummers.

Practice with a metronome and gradually work up to the original tempo.

It’s not only perfect for band performances but also a karaoke staple, so it’s guaranteed to get the crowd going in any setting!

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StellaHipunoshisumaiku

Hypnosis Mic “Stella” Fling Posse

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Hypnosis Mic became popular mainly among women as a rap battle project in which male voice actors portray characters and perform rap.

If you’re looking for songs for a dance performance at a school or cultural festival, I think Hypnosis Mic tracks can really hype up the crowd.

If you want to go all out, try cosplaying and rapping as well.

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Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy

Monster’s Flower Song / Vaundy: MUSIC VIDEO

Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster's Flower Song)Vaundy

This piece begins with a relaxed acoustic guitar timbre and shifts into a lively rhythm.

The lyrics weave together nostalgia for the past and anticipation for the future.

Vaundy’s clear, translucent vocals and the warm, comforting melody that seems to sit close to the listener’s heart leave a strong impression.

Released in May 2020, the song was also featured in Maruha Nichiro’s WILDish series commercial.

Perform it on a school festival stage, and it’s sure to bring the crowd together in excitement! It’s the perfect track for making memories with friends and for sparking new connections.

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BibbidebaHoshimachi Suisei

Bibideba / Hoshimachi Suisei (official)

BibbidebaHoshimachi Suisei

Suisei Hoshimachi’s new song expresses a desire to transcend reality with a magical kind of power.

Memorable phrases like “CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG” and “BIBBIDI BOBBIDI BOOWA” stand out, and lyrics that evoke Cinderella add to its charm.

Released in March 2024, the track was tied to Suisei’s 6th-anniversary 3D live, drawing significant attention.

Brimming with positive energy, this piece is perfect for anyone who wants to shine in their own way.

It’s sure to be a boost for busy high school students preparing for their culture festival, too.

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[Cultural and School Festival Songs] A curated selection of popular and hit tunes to color your venues and events! (21–30)

Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO

SHISHAMO “Tomorrow Too”

Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO

Many people are probably looking for girls’ band songs that get the crowd going at school festivals.

For you, I recommend SHISHAMO’s “Ashita mo” (“Tomorrow, Too”).

Its bright, refreshing sound is perfect for a school festival and seems to fit any scene.

It’s great not only as background music for dance performances, but also for a band stage where the brass band and the light music club collaborate.

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