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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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Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.

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! (201–210)

Dokimeki Diaryasmi feat. Chinozo

Dokimeki Diary – asmi feat. Chinozo (Official Music Video)

Dokimeki Diaryasmi feat. Chinozo

A collaborative track by asmi and Chinozo! It was chosen as the opening theme for the anime “Pokémon” in May 2023.

Sung with the vibe of venting to a close friend, asmi’s energetic vocals are the highlight of this number.

Full of courage and pep, this uptempo song is perfect for a quick, upbeat exit scene! It’s also hugely popular with kids.

It’s the kind of song you’ll want to play on the school festival stage when you want everyone to feel excited together.

If you’re aiming for a bright, happy exit with lots of smiles, this is the one!

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Happy Order?imase

【imase】Happy Order?（MV）

Happy Order?imase

A song by imase that drew attention through a tie-up with McDonald’s.

It vividly portrays everyday part-time job experiences while finding the small happiness hidden within, leaving a strong impression.

The lyrics, which weave together the hardships and fun of part-time work, are likely to resonate with many students.

Released digitally on April 1, 2024, the track features a poppy, catchy sound.

It’s perfect as background music for preparing for a school festival or for the day itself.

Highly recommended for busy high school students as a song that helps you rediscover the sparkle in everyday life.

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LET’S GOwill.i.am, J Balvin

will.i.am, J Balvin – LET’S GO (Official Music Video)

LET'S GOwill.i.am, J Balvin

This is a dance track defined by its energetic, positive message.

It blends Latin-style rhythms with house elements, making it perfect for livening up a school festival stage! Featuring a powerful rap from J Balvin fused with vocals by will.i.am, the track was released in October 2023.

It’s surprisingly danceable for a song themed around F1, with an irresistibly catchy melody.

This marks will.i.am’s first solo single in about 10 years.

It could make for a cool booth vibe as background music at a school festival—and of course, it’s also great for hyping up the stage with a dance performance!

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Our JourneyKaneyori Masaru

Kaneyori Masaru [Our Journey] Music Video

Our JourneyKaneyori Masaru

Kaneyori Masaru’s new song is a refreshing number packed with the brilliance of youth! The lyrics, which capture sparkly everyday moments and relationships with loved ones, really resonate.

It’s included on the mini-album “Namiutsu Kokoro o Mochinagara,” released in February 2024, and was also selected as the theme song for the drama “Houkago Teibou Nisshi.” Perfect as BGM for cultural and school festivals! Highly recommended if you want to make memories with friends or enjoy new encounters.

With its cute vocals and pop melody, it’s sure to bring smiles to the entire venue!

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Happy New DayKaneyori Masaru

Kaneyori Masaru [Happy New Day] Music Video

Happy New DayKaneyori Masaru

Kaneyori Masaru’s song is pop-rock packed with the radiance of youth! It’s a rousing anthem that gives you the courage to face forward and live, guaranteed to light up any school festival.

Released in April 2024, this track is available exclusively via digital distribution from Victor Entertainment.

The music video is directed by Masakazu Fukatsu, who previously teamed up on “I was.” Following the February 2024 mini-album ‘Namiutsu Kokoro o Mochinagara’ (With a Rippled Heart), this is a standout release.

A track that will resonate with girls in their late teens to twenties.

Sing it on a school festival stage and you’re sure to feel the whole venue come together!

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possibilitySambomasutā

Sambomaster “Possibility”

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It’s a number packed with messages of hope for the future and self-fulfillment.

Released in May 2015, it was also used as the theme song for the film “Biri Gyaru” (Flying Colors).

It’s included on the album “Sambomaster to Kimi.” The lyrics, filled with a passionate cheer to believe in your own potential and keep moving forward, really resonate.

It’s a song that makes you want to keep striving toward your dreams without giving up, even when you face difficulties.

Perfect for performing onstage at school or cultural festivals.

How about singing it with your friends and adding a bright page to your youth?

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to clear up (weather)Yorushika

Yorushika – Haru (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

to clear up (weather)Yorushika

It’s a refreshing, emotionally resonant song by Yorushika.

n-buna’s literary lyrics and suis’s clear, transparent vocals are especially distinctive.

Released in January 2024, this piece was written as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End.

The lyrics weave in elements of nature to skillfully express human emotions and hope.

It’s a song that gives you the courage to get through tough times—perfect for when you’re tired from preparing for the school festival! And since it’s also the theme of a popular anime, it’s guaranteed to get everyone excited.

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