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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 that hype up school cultural festivals and recommended latest hit songs (181–190)

Lovers In A Past LifeCalvin Harris, Rag’n’Bone Man

Calvin Harris, Rag’n’Bone Man – Lovers In A Past Life (Official Video)

Lovers In A Past LifeCalvin Harris, Rag'n'Bone Man

A standout track that brings together Scotland’s superstar producer Calvin Harris and the UK’s soulful voice Rag’n’Bone Man.

It features a distinctive sound that fuses electronic dance music with soul and blues.

Centered on stories of lovers from past lives, the lyrics portray fateful reunions and bonds that transcend time, creating a mysterious and romantic atmosphere.

Released in 2024, this work drew attention as the duo’s first collaboration since “Giant.” With a stylish, dynamic melody perfect for school festivals, it’s a memorable song—so be sure to try covering it with your band.

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Popular band songs that hype up cultural and school festivals & recommended latest hit songs (191–200)

You are the seaMy Hair is Bad

My Hair is Bad – You Are the Sea

You are the seaMy Hair is Bad

Here’s one song I really want rock fans enjoying the school festival to hear.

In the thick of youth, your feelings for this once-a-year big event must be special—but this is a track I hope you’ll gently add to those once-a-year memories.

Its lyrics read like a piece of literature; they may be a bit challenging, but if you take the time to unpack them, that day of yours might become even more dramatic—and even more precious.

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Murakami Shinpei

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coldrain – Six Feet Under (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

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coldrain is a five-piece rock band whose loud rock sound is highly acclaimed not only in Japan but overseas as well.

SIX FEET UNDER, included on their second mini-album Through Clarity, features a thrilling and dramatic ensemble that really amps up the energy.

The emotional chorus melody, combined with the heavy sound, is perfect for hyping up a school festival.

However, since every part is quite technical, we recommend thorough practice—both individually and as a band—before performing it live.

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Hoshino Takashi

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RirurariruhaKimura Kaera

Kaela Kimura – Rirura Riruha (Live)

RirurariruhaKimura Kaera

Kaela Kimura, the singer also known for the massive hit Butterfly that’s now a wedding staple.

Her major-label 3rd single, Rirura Riruha, used as the ending theme for the music variety show saku saku, is memorable for its catchy melody riding on a bouncy shuffle beat.

Its hooky chord progression is both fun to play and educational for bands.

If you’re a band with a female vocalist, it’s a pop tune perfect for a school festival—one the audience can sing along to.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Beloved daysyangusukinii

Young Skinny – Oh, Beloved Days [Official Music Video]

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A masterpiece of friendship songs! Here comes a track that beautifully captures the days of youth.

Featured on Young Skinny’s EP “If Only We Could Find Happiness in Anything,” released in September 2023, this song was also used as the campaign song for Ezaki Glico’s “Seventeen Ice.” With lyrics woven in down-to-earth language, it brilliantly expresses the depth and complexity of friendship.

You can’t help but relate to the importance of wholly accepting each other’s existence and making the effort to truly understand one another.

It’s a timeless gem that resonates not only with students in the midst of their youth, but also with adults.

How about singing it with your best friends at a school festival or cultural festival to mark a page of your youth? It’s sure to become an unforgettable memory!

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LighterGalantis, David Guetta, & 5 Seconds of Summer

Galantis, David Guetta, & 5 Seconds of Summer – Lighter (Official Music Video)

LighterGalantis, David Guetta, & 5 Seconds of Summer

It’s a dance track featuring refreshing strings, an irresistibly catchy chorus, and an ecstatic beat.

Perfect for lifting your spirits from spring into summer, it’s guaranteed to energize any venue at a school or cultural festival! Released on March 1, 2024, the song captivated fans around the world.

Its universal themes—celebrating the bond with a loved one and finding hope to overcome difficult times—are part of its appeal.

It’s also ideal for dance club performances, so get everyone moving and make some unforgettable youth memories!

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Never Be LonelyJax Jones, Zoe Wees

Jax Jones, Zoe Wees – Never Be Lonely (Official Video)

Never Be LonelyJax Jones, Zoe Wees

A heartwarming song themed around friendship and bonds.

Its fresh melody and powerful vocals make it perfect for school culture festivals.

The lyrics carry the message, “Let’s chase our dreams together,” offering encouragement to students striving alongside their friends.

Released in February 2024, the track garnered attention through a collaboration with Pokémon.

It also works great as dance music—ideal not only for stage performances but also for getting everyone up to dance and have fun.

It’s a song that’s sure to become a cherished memory of your youth.

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