Recommended Songs for Beginner Bands at School Culture Festivals
For students in bands, performing on the cultural festival stage is probably a major goal, isn’t it?
However, if you’ve only just started your instrument or have members with limited experience, choosing songs to play can be quite challenging.
The guitar might be easy but the drums are hard… or the drums are easy but the bass is hard… It’s tough to pick songs that are satisfying to listen to while keeping the difficulty under control.
So in this article, we’ll introduce recommended songs that beginners can definitely pull off if they practice hard.
The key is to be flexible—don’t cling too much to the original, and arrange the parts you absolutely can’t manage.
If you work on it with your bandmates while having fun as you prepare for your first stage, it’s sure to become a lifelong memory!
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[Culture Festivals / School Festivals] Recommended Songs for Beginner Bands (91–100)
Racing through my horny springtimeichou BOYZ
This is a song by GING NANG BOYZ, a band that defined an era of youth punk rock.
Ferocious instrumentation and lyrics that squeeze your heart—it’s a track where the word “youth” fits perfectly.
Their fiery live performances make this a classic you’ll definitely want to emulate.
OrangeSPYAIR
A bittersweet yet powerful anthem that captures a fleeting moment of youth! Released in February 2024 as the theme song for the film “HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle,” this SPYAIR track was featured as the title song of the EP “Orange” and broke into the top 10 on streaming charts.
It paints scenes of sweet-and-sour youth and the emotions of parting with friends while holding onto hope for the future, all set to a fresh, energetic melody.
Gently reminding us of the importance of keeping our eyes forward and continuing to walk on, this piece is sure to resonate as an opening theme for cultural or school festivals.
[Culture Festival / School Festival] Recommended Songs for Beginner Bands (101–110)
LOVE ROCKETSThe Birthday
This is the opening theme of the film THE FIRST SLAM DUNK, which was released in December 2022 and became such a major topic that it could be called a social phenomenon.
The song was crafted by The Birthday, with Yusuke Chiba—who has long been active in Japan’s rock scene—on guitar and vocals.
It’s a rock tune with a dark atmosphere, characterized by Chiba’s husky, cool voice.
If your band’s vocalist has a husky tone, this is definitely a song you should try.
Also, since the intro layers the bass, drums, and guitar one by one, it could work well in a live setting to open the show with this track and have the members enter the stage one at a time.
TV ManiacsELLEGARDEN
ELLEGARDEN is a four-piece rock band that has had a huge influence on rock bands in the J-POP scene since the 2000s and continues to stay at the forefront.
“TV Maniacs,” included on their fourth album RIOT ON THE GRILL, gets your adrenaline pumping with its straightforward rock sound that kicks off with a powerful guitar riff.
The tempo is quite fast, and the drums in particular can make or break the overall quality of the track depending on whether the beat remains steady to the end, so take care.
Also, since the lyrics are entirely in English, vocalists should thoroughly learn the song before band practice so they can keep up with the ensemble.
I want to be your lover.Abe Mao
Mao Abe’s songs have fairly simple band parts, so they’re easy for beginners to play and you should be able to manage them with practice.
The tempo is also slow, so you can play steadily without rushing.
That makes the vocals stand out, so let your beautiful voice ring out to the fullest!
Re:Re:ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION is a four-piece rock band that thrills fans with their thick rock sound and lyrics that capture down-to-earth emotions.
Re:Re:, included on their second album Sol-fa, was re-recorded as their 22nd single when it was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime ERASED.
With features like the delay-driven intro guitar riff, it’s a great track for beginner band players to practice—including learning how to handle their gear.
Its driving feel guarantees excitement at live shows—this is a modern rock tune that’s sure to get the crowd going.
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.