Hype it up! Western songs to rock your school festival
At school festivals and cultural festivals, there are regional differences, but many schools play background music.
Of course, you can play Japanese songs, but some might feel that Western music is better since the lyrics are less distracting.
So this time, we’ve selected Western songs that can liven up a school or cultural festival!
From timeless classics to the latest hits, we’ve picked a wide range.
We’ve also chosen some stylish tracks, so you should find songs that fit even a calm, café-style booth.
Be sure to check them out.
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Hype It Up! Western Songs That Light Up Culture and School Festivals (81–90)
Never Be AloneBecky Hill, Sonny Fodera
Never Be Alone is a new song by Becky Hill from the UK and Sonny Fodera from Australia.
Inspired by the loneliness and isolation of recent pandemic years, it delivers a strong message about the importance of being there for one another and offering mutual support.
The track blends deep house and electro house into a danceable sound, with an especially striking shift from a calm intro to a high-energy chorus.
Play it at a school cultural festival and it’s sure to get many students dancing.
Feel free to use it as background music.
bad guyBillie Eilish
Billie Eilish is a singer-songwriter whose unique musical style has earned strong support from listeners around the world.
Her song “bad guy” is a mega-hit released in 2019 that reached number one on the charts in many countries.
If you’re a student, most of you probably know it.
While it can’t exactly be called a high-energy track, it has a peculiar addictiveness, so if you play it at a school festival or cultural festival, it will definitely get the crowd going!
GIRL LIKE MEBlack Eyed Peas, Shakira
Shakira, a Latin musician from Colombia who ranks among the top five most popular in the world, has collaborated with a variety of artists, with each of her works becoming an international hit.
One such collaboration is “GIRL LIKE ME” with the Black Eyed Peas, a group known for their originality and distinctive musical style.
The track blends a modern production with unique vocals that evoke an ’80s vibe, making it a popular piece.
While it’s not a high-energy song, it has a curious addictive quality, so why not consider using it for a school festival or cultural event?
24K MagicBruno Mars
Bruno Mars is an artist known for his distinctive musical style that blends contemporary music with soulful genres like disco, funk, and soul.
He’s extremely well-known and popular in Japan as well.
His track “24K Magic,” released in 2016, gained popularity for its unique melody that mixes old-school hip-hop and R&B.
It’s a high-energy song, so playing it at a school festival or cultural event is sure to hype up the crowd!
Lovers In A Past LifeCalvin Harris, Rag’n’Bone Man
Here’s a track that pairs Scottish super-producer Calvin Harris with Rag’n’Bone Man, the UK’s pride with a soulful voice.
It portrays a fateful reunion and a bond that transcends time, as if the two were lovers in a past life.
The unique sound—blending electronic dance music with soul and blues—is perfect for a school festival.
Its stylish, dynamic melody leaves a strong impression, evoking scenes of slow dancing under the glow of the late night.
Released in 2024, the song came with high expectations from fans of both artists.
Calvin Harris was the world’s highest-paid DJ for six consecutive years, from 2013 to 2018.
Bam Bam ft. Ed SheeranCamila Cabello
Camila Cabello is an artist who keeps scoring global hits with a musical style that incorporates her Latin roots.
Many of you probably know her.
The song she collaborated on with Ed Sheeran is Bam Bam ft.
Ed Sheeran.
It’s said to be about her ex, Shawn Mendes.
Although it’s a breakup song, the melody has a great groove, so it’s a great choice to liven up a school festival!
Hype It Up! Western Songs That Fire Up School Culture Festivals (91–100)
ShamelessCamila Cabello
Camila Cabello is an artist whose melodies exude a Latin vibe and who has earned high acclaim from around the world.
A former member of Fifth Harmony, she has been even more successful since going solo than in her idol days.
Her hit song “Shameless” is a track with a serious, cool melody that evokes a Latin atmosphere.
Rather than hyping you up like a party anthem, it’s the kind of song that gets your head and body naturally swaying.
If you’re gearing up for a school festival or cultural festival, be sure to check it out!