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 excite school and cultural festivals & recommended latest hit songs (121–130)
FLY AGAINMAN WITH A MISSION
A song by the rock band MAN WITH A MISSION, whose established concept features five ultimate life forms with the appearance of wolves’ heads and human bodies.
Included on the only single they released as an indie, “NEVER FXXKIN’ MIND THE RULES,” it has been a staple in their live shows since its 2011 release.
Each part combines simple phrases to create a rich sound, making the arrangement not particularly difficult technically.
It’s a song that can be sung together with the audience at school festivals and cultural events.
swim04 Limited Sazabys
This is an upbeat guitar rock number that helps you overcome failure and regret.
It’s a song by the rock band 04 Limited Sazabys from Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, released as their first single in 2014.
The powerful sound fully delivers the song’s message.
With its driving, fast-paced feel, it’s guaranteed to get the crowd pumped! When covering it with your band, crank up the volume and sing your heart out! That’s how you’ll capture its energy.
DOLLSCANDAL
This track by SCANDAL is a rock number that captures a yearning for freedom and a pure desire for love.
Despite their cute looks, they drew attention as a high school girl band delivering gritty garage rock.
Released in October 2008 as their major-label debut single, it peaked at No.
26 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
With heavy radio airplay nationwide, it sparked a big reaction.
If you’re forming a band for a school festival, this is definitely a song you should perform.
It will surely convey your feelings to the audience.
With its youthful, energetic sound and relatable lyrics, it’s guaranteed to get the crowd going!
When it shinesHitsuji Bungaku
Hitsuji Bungaku’s “Hikaru Toki” was written as the opening theme for the much-talked-about anime adaptation of the classic masterpiece The Tale of the Heike.
Released in 2022 as their seventh single, it features vocalist Moeka Shiotsuka’s emotive singing, and the band’s performance—crafted with a dreamy sound—really hits home.
Each instrument is played with a simple approach, making it perfect for a school festival performance.
If your band has a female vocalist, definitely give it a try!
Popular Band Songs That Hype Up School Culture Festivals and Campus Festivals & Recommended Latest Hit Songs (131–140)
A-Han!!Kankaku Pierrot
A signature song by Kankaku Piero that was chosen as the theme for the Sunday drama “We Are a Bit Unrefined, So What?”.
Not only is the track high in quality, it also has choreography, making it a surefire crowd-pleaser at school festivals.
The performance difficulty is a bit high, so it’s perfect if you want to stand out from the rest!
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A youth punk song with a familiar melody everyone knows and simple lyrics that hit home! Released to the world in September 2001 on the album “MESSAGE” by Okinawa-born indie band MONGOL800, the track became a defining hit of its time after being featured in a laundry detergent commercial.
It has been used in many contexts, including the final scene of the 2008 film “Utahamå♪” and as the opening theme of the 2012 drama “Late Blooming Sunflower: My Life, Renewed.” Beloved as a staple for band practice, it’s a perfect pick for cultural festivals and school festival live shows.
Youth Group Filled with DesireONE OK ROCK
A rock number that sings about confronting oneself! Centered on themes of regret from school days and rising from inner darkness, ONE OK ROCK delivers it with a powerful sound and Taka’s emotionally charged vocals.
Riding on an emotional melody, the determination and passion of young people striving once more toward the light will grip your heart.
Released in November 2007, this track is sure to give you a push when you’re chasing your dreams or trying to overcome emotional wounds.
It’s also a perfect match for fiery performances at school festivals and cultural festivals that mark a page of youth!