Popular band songs that hype up cultural and school festivals & recommended latest hit songs
For members of the light music club or anyone who plays an instrument, the school festival is the perfect chance to perform live at school!
Since you’ve got a rare stage, you want to look cool and hype up the crowd, right?
But that’s where song selection becomes a dilemma.
You don’t want to overlap with other bands, but you still want to play popular songs that can get the whole venue pumped!
I’m sure many of you feel that way.
So in this article, we’ll introduce plenty of band songs recommended for school festivals.
They’re all super cool tracks, so use this as a reference and put on the best performance possible!
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Popular band songs that get everyone hyped at cultural and school festivals & recommended latest hit songs (91–100)
Stay GoldHi-STANDARD
A song by Hi-STANDARD, the three-piece rock band popularly known as “Hi-Sta” and arguably the most famous melodic hardcore band in Japan.
Featured on their 1999 release MAKING THE ROAD, it’s a textbook example of melodic hardcore—the moment the intro guitar kicks in, the energy shoots to the max.
The tempo is quite fast, so especially the drums require practice to keep things tight, but its bright melody and infectious groove make it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at school festivals and cultural events.
PolarisBLUE ENCOUNT
A song by the four-piece rock band BLUE ENCOUNT, featured as an opening theme for the anime My Hero Academia.
It starts with just vocals and guitar, then explodes in the intro, creating a sense of anticipation and excitement for what’s to come.
There are some fast guitar phrases here and there that require practice, but overall the arrangement is simple, making it relatively easy to cover.
As an anime opening, it’s widely known, and with its dynamic contrasts and driving energy, it’s a sure crowd-pleaser for a school festival stage.
Let’s give it a tryWANIMA
If you want to liven up your school festival like a music fest, “Yatte Minayo” is perfect! This energetic track was released by the rock band WANIMA in 2017 and included on their album “Everybody!!”.
The song is a cover of the British folk tune “Picnic,” arranged with a punk twist that gives it a bubbly vibe.
Its positive lyrics hit home alongside the exhilarating, fast-paced guitar sound.
It’s a great up-tempo pick for anyone forming a three-piece band and playing their first live show.
Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE
A brisk, exhilarating rock number brimming with a sense of speed—perfect for a summer day when a refreshing breeze is blowing.
It vividly portrays those youthful moments when, along with the arrival of summer, you feel the stirrings of romance and, even while fumbling through friendships, carry hope for the future.
Written in August 2018 as the theme song for the film “Ao-Natsu: Kimi ni Koi Shita 30-Nichi,” this track has become one of Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s signature songs.
Highly recommended for those confident in their vocal ability or anyone wanting to leave a fresh, energetic impression!
WanteD! WanteD!Mrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE is known for their piercing high-tone vocals and fresh, catchy songs.
However, this track is a bit different from their usual signature hits! It incorporates dance music elements, and the vocal lines have a cool flair reminiscent of Black music.
How about showcasing a slightly more mature side of Mrs.
GREEN APPLE with this song?
Marunouchi SadisticShiina Ringo
If you want to present a more mature side of yourself than usual, we recommend performing “Marunouchi Sadistic.” Released in 1999 by singer-songwriter Ringo Sheena, who has fans across a wide range of ages, the song is included on the album “Muzai Moratorium.” Its jazzy sound carries a nostalgic atmosphere.
Be sure to check out her singing, which shows an alluring, ennui-tinged expression.
The charm lies not only in the beautiful vocals but also in the rhythmic performance of the band.
Bring cool music to the dazzling school festival stage!
Indigo squaredYorushika
Yorushika is a two-piece rock band formed by composer n-buna and vocalist suis, known for their literary lyrics and fragile, ephemeral vocals.
Their first digital-only single, “Ao ni Jō” (Blue Twice), resonates with its story of discovering hope amid the disappointment and sense of loss that come with growing up.
It’s fast-paced with intricate beats, and both the guitar and bass lines move a lot right from the intro, so it requires not just individual practice but tight coordination as a band.
It’s a perfect number for a school festival—the kind of student celebration where listeners will likely see themselves reflected in the song.