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Popular band songs that hype up cultural and school festivals & recommended latest hit songs

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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!

Popular band songs and recommended latest hit tunes that hype up cultural festivals and school festivals (151–160)

O-P-P-A-IKankaku Pierrot

Kankaku Piero 'O.P.P.A.I' OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

O-P-P-A-IKankaku Pierrot

Kankaku Piero is a band with powerful songs and cool guitar sounds.

Just from the title, this song is really interesting.

I’m sure it would absolutely hype up a boys’ school culture festival live.

Let’s all sing along and get pumped!

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I love youback number

back number – I Love You

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A heartwarming love song that begins with the scene of fallen leaves swirling in a park.

Conveying the feelings of thinking about someone through its melody and lyrics, the piece overflows with a pure desire to make the other person happy.

Released in October 2022, it was written as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Maiagare!” and drew attention as back number’s first theme song for an asadora.

Filled with tenderness that stays close to the feelings of someone in love, this work will gently seep into the hearts of high school students harboring a faint crush.

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When it shinesHitsuji Bungaku

Hitsujibungaku – When It Shines (Official Music Video) [TV Anime “The Heike Story” Opening Theme]

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!

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End the worldHarukamirai

Harukamirai – End the World (Official Video)

End the worldHarukamirai

A four-piece rock band that made their major debut in 2019, Harukamirai’s third single.

With a solid, no-frills sound built on simple instrumentation, an easy-to-groove rhythm, and straightforward vocals, it’s an accessible track that’s perfect for a school festival stage.

There are many unison parts, making it a song everyone can sing together and get pumped up with, so adding it to your setlist can help create dynamic contrast in your live show.

Since there are no difficult phrases like guitar solos, it’s also an easy number for beginner bands to cover—ideal if the school festival stage will be your first live performance.

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Fuzzy NavelConton Candy

Conton Candy – Fuzzy Navel [Official Video]

Fuzzy NavelConton Candy

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Conton Candy’s “Fuzzy Navel” is a track released in 2023 that became a hit on TikTok and brought the band into the spotlight.

Because they’re a three-piece, each instrument stands out clearly, which also makes it good practice from an awareness perspective.

Since the vocalist also plays guitar, the guitar mainly focuses on strumming chords, and it’s the solid presence of the bass and drums that holds the whole arrangement together.

Because each section calls for subtle techniques to create highlights for each part, it’s perfect as a step-up from the basics.

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Be kind to othersTHE BLUE HEARTS

Hito ni Yasashiku – The Blue Hearts (Be Kind to People)

Be kind to othersTHE BLUE HEARTS

This is a powerful anthem that resonates most when facing hardship and setbacks.

A straight-from-the-heart cheer is delivered in a powerhouse vocal that feels like it’s leaping from the mic.

While acknowledging the reality that kindness alone isn’t enough to love someone, it carefully depicts the genuine compassion that arises from that truth.

This signature piece of THE BLUE HEARTS was born in February 1987 as an independently produced single.

In 2002, it was also used as an insert song for a Fuji TV drama, moving many listeners.

Play it on a school festival stage, and the entire venue will surely unite in a shared spirit of “Hang in there.” With its driving sound, it’s a song that will set the hearts of your bandmates and audience ablaze.

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Popular Band Songs and Recommended Latest Hit Tracks That Hype Up School Culture Festivals (161–170)

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Homunculus (Theme song of My Hero Academia THE MOVIE: You're Next) / Vaundy: Music Video

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A moving youth anthem that resonates with blazing passion and unwavering resolve! Written by Vaundy as the theme song for the anime “My Hero Academia THE MOVIE: You’re Next,” this piece pairs exhilarating guitar rock with a masterful portrayal of the power of words, hope, and inner conflict.

The lyrics, which skillfully capture the protagonists’ emotions, carry a profound message.

Released in July 2024 and captivating audiences on the arena tour, this song brims with courage and hope—perfect for opening a school festival or cultural festival.

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