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

Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts

Creepy Nuts “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born” × TV Anime “MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES” Collaboration Music Video #BBBB Dance

Creepy Nuts’ latest work is an energetic track that celebrates self-affirmation and the spirit of taking on challenges.

The lyrics, infused with a message of valuing your true self, give listeners a powerful push forward.

Released in January 2024, it was selected as the opening theme for Season 2 of the anime “MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES.” It became a huge hit both in Japan and abroad, reaching No.

8 on the Billboard Global 200.

It also went viral on social media and has been used in many videos, especially on TikTok.

It’s a great pick for those performing at school festivals.

You might even try incorporating uniquely expressive choreography into a flag dance!

ANTENNAMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE「ANTENNA」Official Music Video

Set to a fiery melody, this song delivers an uplifting message.

It’s included on Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s album “ANTENNA,” released in July 2023.

The up-tempo rhythm and powerful sound are a perfect fit for a school festival! The lyrics feature striking lines like “The antenna is moving; we are alive,” sure to energize listeners.

It’s a track that would work well for a band performance or a dance routine, so it’s recommended as background music to liven up the festival.

Overdrive feat. Norma Jean MartineJacques Offenbach

Ofenbach – Overdrive feat. Norma Jean Martine (Official Music Video)

This is a rock number by J, featuring a protagonist isolated in a barren world who races forward in search of light and freedom.

Driven by guitar riffs and drum beats, it’s marked by a dynamic rhythm that stirs the listener’s heart.

Released in February 2007, the track is included on the album “LIGHTNING.” Showcasing the full energy of music, it captivates with a unique sound that fuses rock and electronic elements.

Perform it at a school festival and the whole venue is sure to come alive together! With its powerful style and positive message, it’ll ignite everyone’s hearts.

Dance AloneSia & Kylie Minogue

Sia & Kylie Minogue – Dance Alone (Official Music Video)

This is a collaboration track by Australian divas Sia and Kylie Minogue.

It celebrates liberation and freedom after heartbreak, featuring distinctive dance-pop and nu-disco elements.

Released in February 2024, it performed well on the Australian charts.

The lyrics, which capture the exhilaration of dancing alone, are striking and convey the importance of self-expression.

The music video’s colorful, trippy aesthetic is another highlight.

Perfect for school festivals as BGM or for dance performances! It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser—be sure to give it a try.

NEW DANCEXG

XG – NEW DANCE (Official Music Video)

It’s a dance track that everyone can groove to together! It features the bright, energetic sound characteristic of XG’s girl group style, and just listening to it makes you want to move.

Released in August 2023, this song also drew attention as the lead single from the mini-album “NEW DNA.” The lyrics convey the excitement of learning a new dance and the joy of having fun with friends.

Perform it on a culture festival or school festival stage, and the whole venue is sure to come together and get hyped! It’s a track that dancers will love and beginners can enjoy too.

Let’s take a cue from XG’s high-energy performance and dance our hearts out together!

Beloved daysyangusukinii

Young Skinny – Oh, Beloved Days [Official Music Video]

This work by Young Skinny is a song about feelings for a precious friend—someone you want to stay with even if you can’t fully understand each other.

It’s included on the EP “If We Could Find Happiness in Anything,” released in September 2023.

At school, there are people you click with and people you don’t, and it’s hard to get along with everyone.

Still, even with someone who has different hobbies and opinions, you might find yourself liking them and becoming friends because of a fleeting expression they don’t usually show, or just a certain feeling.

This is a song that brings out the desire to cherish that kind of friend forever.

Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monster

[Little Glee Monster] Youth Photograph [Litoguri]

Known by the nickname “Litte Glee” (Litoguri) and beloved by a wide audience for their beautiful harmonies, Little Glee Monster’s second single showcases the female vocal group at their best.

Released as a double A-side with “Girls be Free!,” this track is also widely recognized as a classic graduation song.

Its lyrics look back on memories from school days, likely resonating especially deeply with third-year students for whom it’s their last cultural or school festival.

It works great as background music, but if you have friends to harmonize with, it’s a pop tune guaranteed to get the crowd going when performed on stage.

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