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 Hype Up School Culture Festivals and Campus Festivals & Recommended Latest Hit Songs (131–140)
Mega Lover of LoveMakishimamu Za Horumon
Pop yet hard! Want to wow the crowd with this insanely cool track? It’s one of rock band Maximum the Hormone’s signature songs, released as a single in 2006.
Built on a four-on-the-floor kick drum, it’s a groovy tune and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at their shows.
And the key is the headbanging part! Nailing the dynamic shifts throughout the song is crucial to pulling it off.
If possible, aim for both a male and a female vocalist.
Exit A8nozomi
Nazashi’s song is packed with the shine and bittersweetness of youth.
The lyrics, which paint a picture of sweet-and-sour romance, truly resonate with listeners.
The straightforward words capturing the fiery feelings of being young are absolutely heart-fluttering! Released in March 2024, this track is built around a school-themed rock ’n’ roll concept.
It’s fair to call it the definitive youth anthem from a singer-songwriter who’s trending on TikTok.
It’s the perfect song for anyone hoping to get closer to friends or a secret crush through school festivals and cultural fairs.
Sing it together, and it’s sure to become an unforgettable memory!
Shunkan SentimentalSCANDAL
A song by SCANDAL, a four-member girls’ rock band whose members were mostly high school students at the time of their debut.
When the song was released, they performed in school uniforms, making it a perfect number to play at a school festival.
It’s also well-known thanks to being used as an ending theme for the anime Fullmetal Alchemist, and from a performance standpoint it’s easy to cover since the guitar parts are mainly played with power chords.
With its sense of speed, it’s a sure-fire number to get the crowd going at a school festival.
New EraAdo
Since her debut, singer Ado has rapidly expanded her popularity.
Her 10th digital-only single, New Genesis—written as the theme song for the animated film ONE PIECE FILM RED—became a mega-hit, topping music charts both in Japan and overseas.
While no part requires particularly difficult techniques and it’s easy to take on, the song is strongly associated with a powerful, impactful vocal image, so be sure to practice expressive delivery as well.
With its catchy melody and ensemble that will light up any school festival stage, it’s a pop tune we highly recommend you try.
C7GO!GO!7188
GO!GO!7188, well-known as a staple girls’ band.
In “C7,” the cheerful delivery of the chorus lets you showcase both cuteness and coolness! The performance difficulty isn’t too high either, so it’s recommended for beginners.
No doubtOfisharu Higedan Dism
An especially memorable track with lyrics that cast a sharp eye on society, chosen as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.
drama “Confidence Man JP.” It sounds an alarm about today’s world, where information spreads instantly, and delivers a powerful message about the importance of discerning the truth in an age full of deceit.
Released in April 2018 as Official HIGE DANDism’s major-label debut, the song became a massive hit, surpassing 300 million streams on Billboard Japan’s Streaming Songs chart.
Its punchy sound and powerful melody are sure to energize any school festival live stage.
Starting Oversumika
A refreshing and powerful message song that gently pushes the backs of those taking their first steps toward their dreams.
Released by sumika in June 2023 as the opening theme for the anime “MIX MEISEI STORY: The Second Summer, Beyond the Sky,” this track celebrates the joy of growing together with friends and the importance of cherishing what you love.
It supports and stands by anyone trying to take a step forward in a new environment.
Play it at the start of a school festival or cultural festival, and it will make everyone feel the beginning of a new story.