[Youth Anthems] A curated selection of popular and latest songs to hype up your school cultural festival
Many people look forward to the once-a-year cultural and school festivals! For students, they’re probably a big event that decorates an important page of their youth.
Music is indispensable in many moments at cultural and school festivals—venue BGM, theme songs, stage performances, dance, and other acts.
In this article, we’ll introduce perfect youth-themed songs for various scenes that brighten up your event.
Find wonderful tracks that will make your youth shine even brighter.
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[Youth Anthems] A Curated Selection of Popular and New Songs to Energize School Cultural Festivals (11–20)
About meMrs. GREEN APPLE
Released in 2019, “Boku no Koto” by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE—known for songs that delicately portray young people’s emotions—is a soulful rock ballad featuring sweeping strings.
Chosen as the support song for the 97th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament, it’s sure to be a powerful anthem for students who keep pushing forward despite struggles with clubs and studies.
It’s a perfect number for key moments, like the finale of a culture festival or school festival.
Be blueNEW!Penthouse
A high-octane rock sound that grabs the heart—this is a fiery cheer song crafted by Penthouse.
Released for streaming in February 2026, it was chosen as the broadcast theme song for the 6th National Intercollegiate Mixed-Gender Ekiden.
While retaining the band’s signature sophisticated, soulful flair, the drums and guitars generate a powerful forward momentum.
Its worldview—depicting people running through with faith in a fleeting moment of brilliance, even while burdened by doubt and frustration—is a perfect fit for students working hard toward cultural and school festivals.
When everyone unites their voices to sing the chorus, the venue’s energy will soar, and those irreplaceable memories of youth will shine even brighter!
Rock this PartyNEW!timelesz
Renamed from Sexy Zone and embarking on a new chapter, timelesz released the digital single “Rock this Party” in February 2025.
It was also chosen as the fourth commercial song for Universal Music’s “#OurSpringSong Campaign,” giving it plenty of exposure to many listeners.
This track is a party tune that captures the group’s resolve and celebratory spirit as they move forward with a new lineup formed through auditions.
With its uptempo beat and catchy melody, it wraps you in an uplifting feeling that makes your body move naturally just by listening.
It’s a lively song recommended not only for dance performances at school culture festivals, but also as BGM for any moment when everyone wants to get pumped up.
Youth VibrationNEW!neguse.
It’s a song that feels like an ignition device to propel you forward—perfect for the start of a new chapter.
Its bright momentum and live-ready exhilaration take center stage, capturing the heat of moments when you truly connect with your friends.
Created by the Nagoya-born rock band Neguse., it was released in April 2026.
Following releases like the 2024 album “Fantasy na Shukujitsu wo!!!,” it also drew attention for its first performance at the band’s own festival held in March 2026.
This track is an ideal number for seasons when new relationships begin, or when you want to get everyone hyped at a school festival.
Get on the same wavelength with your friends and dash through those irreplaceable days of youth!
FiveNEW!arashi
A heartwarming, uplifting pop song performed by a beloved, nationally renowned group.
それは、デビュー曲「A・RA・SHI」を想起させる仕掛けを特徴としており、これまでの歩みを思わせる爽やかなメロディが響く。
Released in March 2026 as a culmination of the group’s work, this song holds special significance leading into the dome tour starting the same month.
Its light, bright sound makes it perfect as background music for a school festival where everyone unites and prepares together.
Highly recommended for those who want to create the best memories with friends and for anyone looking to move forward with positivity.
Why not amplify those irreplaceable youth moments even more with this track?
horizonback number
If you want to cheer on a large crowd at a school-wide culture festival, we recommend “Suiheisen” (Horizon).
It’s a 2021 release by the rock band back number, known for their love-themed songs.
Written for high school students who were aiming for the 2020 Inter-High, the song features a poignantly warm band sound and deeply moving lyrics that can support you in tough times.
Why not perform it for your classmates who are working hard every day in their clubs and studies?
[Youth Anthems] Carefully Selected Popular and Newest Songs to Hype Up School Culture Festivals (21–30)
RPGSEKAI NO OWARI
“RPG,” one of the signature songs by the rock band SEKAI NO OWARI, is a bold track resounding with a grand fanfare, perfectly suited as a theme or opening song.
It’s often performed by school wind ensembles and brass bands, making cultural festivals and school fairs reach their peak excitement.
Not only the atmosphere of the music but also the encouraging lyrics are highlights.
It’s an ideal song to brighten a special day!
