First live band performance: Popular recommended songs to cover for entertainment acts and showcases [2026]
For your first performance in front of an audience, it’s natural to feel nervous, and above all, to agonize over the setlist.
For beginner bands, I’ve picked out well-known bands and highly recognizable songs that are easy to play even for a first performance and are likely to get everyone excited.
Consider the age range of the people who’ll be there, and choose some good tracks from this list.
I hope you find a wonderful, perfect song worthy of your debut performance—and I wish you the best of luck!
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First Band Performance: Popular Recommended Songs to Cover for Entertainment and Showcases [2026] (41–50)
Banzai ~ I’m glad I loved you ~Urufuruzu
As a school festival performance, this is the number one chart-topper for getting the crowd hyped! If the vocalist really goes for it at the start, like Tortoise’s voice, the audience will go wild.
It’s easy to clap along to, so it’s a song that works great for solo acoustic performance—cool without being too difficult.
First Band Performance: Popular Recommended Songs to Cover for Entertainment/Acts [2026] (51–60)
Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā
Since its release in 2009, Golden Bomber’s “Memeshikute” has been considered a karaoke classic.
Its overwhelmingly catchy melody—and the accompanying dance—are sure to send any crowd into a frenzy.
It’s a guaranteed hit for wedding entertainment and band performances alike!
cherrysupittsu
When it comes to songs recommended for beginners, Spitz’s “Cherry” is definitely one everyone has probably heard, and its structure makes it easy for newcomers to tackle.
It seems like it can create a fun time for the performers and everyone at the venue alike.
Fuzzy NavelConton Candy
Conton Candy’s “Fuzzy Navel” is a track released in 2023 that became a hit on TikTok and brought the band into the spotlight.
Because they’re a three-piece, each instrument stands out clearly, which also makes it good practice from an awareness perspective.
Since the vocalist also plays guitar, the guitar mainly focuses on strumming chords, and it’s the solid presence of the bass and drums that holds the whole arrangement together.
Because each section calls for subtle techniques to create highlights for each part, it’s perfect as a step-up from the basics.
RPGSEKAI NO OWARI
SEKAI NO OWARI, known as SekaOwa, is popular across a wide range of age groups.
It’s an upbeat song that everyone can enjoy.
The vocalist, Fukase, gives a memorable performance wearing a khaki jacket and using a cane.
It seems like not only covering the song but also recreating SekaOwa’s whole style would get the crowd going.
Being human is nicegagaga DX
A heartwarming song that blends the nostalgia of children’s songs with the essence of youth punk.
Released in February 2008, it was featured in a Nissan Serena commercial.
Gagaga DX’s cover adds a modern arrangement while keeping it familiar and approachable.
The lyrics celebrate the small joys of everyday life and are sure to resonate across generations.
Why not perform it at weddings or school events—any occasion filled with smiles? It’s a truly precious choice that will unite the audience and bring the excitement to a peak.
cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai
This is a hugely popular song by Ai Otsuka that was a big hit in the 2000s.
With its uptempo, catchy melody and simple structure, it’s easy to learn and great for band covers.
It’s well-known and crowd-pleasing, and since the lyrics are from a girl’s perspective with a female vocal, deliberately having a male vocalist sing it can be a perfect way to get some laughs.