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Hype it up! Western songs to rock your school festival

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Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked as a kindergarten teacher for 10 years and as an after-school childcare instructor for 7 years, then took a position as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I engaged in activities that introduced Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational activities, working with many children. Later, through freelance writing, planning, and editing at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and sharing. Drawing on the perspective cultivated in the field of education and my experience as an editor, I provide practical information with an emphasis on both input and output, mainly in areas related to music and children. My hobbies include instruments, singing, handicrafts, toys, drawing, traditional games, the outdoors, and books. My special skill is spinning-top tricks.
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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.

Hype It Up! Western Songs to Energize the Culture Festival/School Festival (121–130)

Dynamite ft. Siasean paul

Sean Paul – Dynamite ft. Sia

Dynamite ft. Siasean paul

Sean Paul, known as the king of reggaeton, has been active in the reggaeton scene since 2000, so many of you may already be familiar with him.

His collaboration with Australia’s iconic singer-songwriter Sia is the track Dynamite ft.

Sia.

While the song is broadly rooted in reggaeton, it shifts to EDM during Sia’s parts, creating an intriguing structure.

Consider using it as background music for your school festival.

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Look At Her NowSelena Gomez

Selena Gomez – Look At Her Now (Official Music Video)

Look At Her NowSelena Gomez

You can enjoy Selena Gomez’s best performance with this song, “Look At Her Now.” The song, the dance, and the fashion are all top-notch.

If you could recreate this high level at a school or cultural festival, it would be truly impressive.

With costumes, set pieces, and lighting, it’s a dance number that offers endless possibilities for creative staging once you get started.

It would be wonderful to even take on the ultimate challenge of performing the vocals as well.

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Anarchy In The UKSEX PISTOLS

Sex Pistols – Anarchy In The UK

Anarchy In The UKSEX PISTOLS

Speaking of school festival concerts, they’re a symbol of youth.

And since the audience is also made up of students, they’re young too.

Punk songs are an effective way to channel that uniquely youthful, restless frustration.

In that case, the original Pistols are an absolute recommendation.

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MelodySigala

Sigala – Melody (Official Video)

MelodySigala

Sigala is a young music producer from the UK.

Despite being in his early twenties, he’s already attracting attention worldwide.

His collaboration with Danish singer-songwriter Ida is this track, “Melody.” While the song is crafted as dance-pop, it shifts into a deep house vibe when the chorus hits.

I think this contrast creates an exciting drop, so why not consider using it at your school festival?

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Get Them Hyped! Western Songs That Heat Up Cultural and School Festivals (131–140)

Sha La La La LeeSmall Faces

Small Faces – Sha La La La Lee

Sha La La La LeeSmall Faces

One band that unfortunately isn’t as well-known as the Beatles or the Stones is the Small Faces.

If you listen to this track, you’ll definitely want to perform it at a school festival.

Even if the audience doesn’t know it, the superb chorus and melody will have everyone singing along by the second verse.

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Still WaitingSUM41

Sum 41 – Still Waiting

Still WaitingSUM41

If you just want to have an insanely good time and hype up the crowd at a school festival live show, Sum 41 is a great choice.

This Canadian punk rock band plays party punk rock, so their songs are perfect for performing at events like school festivals.

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DANCE MONKEYTones and I

TONES AND I – DANCE MONKEY (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

DANCE MONKEYTones and I

Tones and I, a singer-songwriter from Australia with a one-of-a-kind musical style, has gained popularity mainly in the English-speaking world.

Her distinctive voice and unique sound—unlike any other artist—are striking.

Her hit song “Dance Monkey” is the track that catapulted her to global fame.

While it’s not particularly fast-paced, its groovy sound makes it perfect for pumping up the crowd at a school or cultural festival.

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