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 cultural and school festivals & recommended latest hit songs (171–180)
AM11:00HY
A love song notable for its male–female back-and-forth.
Beginning with a peaceful morning scene shared by lovers, it’s a heartwarming piece that captures everyday moments of happiness.
Included on HY’s album “Street Story” and released in April 2003, the song was featured in a RecoChoku commercial and later used as an insert song in the 2012 NHK morning drama “Jun to Ai.” It’s a mixture rock track that blends elements of rock, punk, and hip-hop, distinguished by a unique sound that evokes the atmosphere of Okinawa.
The instrumental parts aren’t overly complex, making it a great choice for bands looking to perform at school or cultural festivals.
I love youback number
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.
Heroineback number
A heartrending love song that gently embraces a fleeting winter crush.
The whiteness of the snow and the warmth of the heart are strikingly portrayed, and the protagonist’s inability to put their feelings into words is beautifully expressed through a delicate melody.
Released in January 2015 by back number, it gained attention as the JR East “JR SKISKI” campaign song, also featured in a commercial starring Suzu Hirose.
It’s a perfect choice for bands looking for a calm, mellow piece.
ShuraDOES
This is a signature DOES song that starts with a powerful eight-beat—simple yet forceful.
While the performance itself is straightforward, it’s packed with gripping accents that stir the heart, and locking in together elevates its coolness even more.
It was also chosen as a theme song for the TV anime Gintama, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
OH!SHISHAMO
SHISHAMO is a girls’ band that’s hugely popular especially among younger generations, appearing in many commercials and at festivals around the country.
Their secret lies in their breezy songs and lyrics that many people relate to.
This track of theirs is wonderfully youthful and refreshing! The overflowing sense of youth makes it perfect for a school cultural festival, a major memory from student days.
Each part isn’t exactly easy to play, but if you pull it off, it’s guaranteed to get the crowd going.
Popular band songs that hype up school cultural festivals and recommended latest hit songs (181–190)
Dance AloneSia & Kylie Minogue
A refreshing, catchy track that blends dance-pop and nu-disco elements.
The powerful vocals by Sia and Kylie Minogue are truly captivating! Centered on liberation from heartbreak and the celebration of freedom, it portrays a journey of self-discovery and personal happiness.
Released in February 2024, this song is perfect for live performances at school festivals and cultural fairs—highly recommended if you want to energize the crowd.
It would also work well as background music for a booth.
With its danceable vibe, it’s recommended not only for light music clubs but also for dance teams.
Marigoldaimyon
For those confident in their singing, the song I’d love for you to try at your school or cultural festival is “Marigold.” Released in 2018 by Aimyon, a singer-songwriter known for her nostalgic sound, it has become one of her signature tracks.
Its bittersweet, scenic lyrics will resonate with youthful romance.
Her powerful vocals wrap the warm melody in emotion.
Why not take the stage and sing it, pouring the joys and loneliness of love into your performance?
