[2026] Fire it up! A roundup of recommended Western songs to hype up your school culture festivals
Are you struggling to choose songs that will send the energy on your school festival stage or at your event soaring to the max?If you want to hype up the crowd with BGM or a dance performance, Western hits that transcend language barriers and make everyone move intuitively are perfect.We’ve gathered a wide range—from trending tracks blowing up on TikTok to classic anthems everyone’s heard at least once.Here are some hype-worthy Western songs that will make you want to jump in unison with your classmates and the audience!You’re sure to find the perfect music to vividly color a page of your youth.
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[2026] Hype It Up! A Curated List of Western Songs to Energize Your School Culture Festivals (81–90)
Old Town Road ft. Billy Ray CyrusLil Nas X
Rapper Lil Nas X, who has earned high praise worldwide for his catchy musical style and unique ideas.
Old Town Road ft.
Billy Ray Cyrus is a collaboration with country singer Billy Ray Cyrus, who is Miley Cyrus’s father.
Spurred by this track, many rappers—including Lil Durk—began collaborating with country singers.
It’s a hugely popular song on TikTok and YouTube Shorts, making it a perfect choice for school festivals and cultural festivals.
When I’m GoneAlesso, Katy Perry
The collaborative track “When I’m Gone” by world-renowned music producer Alesso and singer Katy Perry was released in December 2021 and became a major hit in early 2022.
The biggest appeal of this song is its undeniably catchy, upbeat vibe.
Blending strong EDM and house elements into dance-pop, it’s the kind of track that gets anyone fired up.
Definitely consider using it as background music for events like school festivals!
UnderdogAlicia Keys
Alicia Keys’s January 2020 song “Underdog.” It’s a beautiful track featuring vocals over acoustic guitar.
However, one of the song’s real charms is its lyrics, isn’t it? The title, which could be translated into Japanese as “Makeinu” (loser/underdog), carries an extraordinary story.
For school festivals and cultural festivals, too, a once-in-a-lifetime special day always comes with a story.
Use this song to amplify your own story to the fullest!
RunBecky Hill, Galantis
Becky Hill, who has earned high praise worldwide as an authentic female singer.
She has exceptionally powerful vocals and effortlessly executes ad-libs, yet instead of pushing a vocal-centric R&B or soul style, she’s been thriving in house and EDM.
Her new track is “Run,” a piece that features a deep house-style build-up and a striking electro-pop drop.
It’s got a great groove, so consider using it as BGM for your school festival.
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!
[2026] Hype It Up! A Curated List of Western Songs to Energize Your School Cultural Festival (91–100)
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?