Western pop/rock cheer songs recommended for sports days and athletic festivals. Cheer songs from around the world.

GirlfriendAvril Lavigne

Avril Lavigne – Girlfriend (Official Video)

This is a song by a hugely popular Canadian singer.

Among her tracks, this one is especially melodic, catchy, and upbeat—perfect for school sports festivals where energy and excitement matter! After all, it’s best to choose a song everyone knows.

On The Floor ft. PitbullJennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez, Pitbull – On The Floor

An electro-house dance tune that paints a feverish night on the dance floor.

Born from a star-studded collaboration between American artist Jennifer Lopez and rapper Pitbull, this track brilliantly fuses Latin pop with club music.

Since its release in February 2011, it has topped the charts in more than 18 countries worldwide and achieved an astonishing 8.4 million downloads.

Also featured on the album LOVE?, the song captures the exhilaration of a party celebrating youth and freedom, infused with a universal message of connecting people around the world through dance.

Its refreshing energy makes it perfect as background music for cheer dance routines and school sports festivals, and it’s an ideal number to amp up glamorous events.

RoarKaty Perry

Katy Perry – Roar

Katy Perry brings us a song packed with a powerful message about rediscovering our inner strength.

Featured on her album Prism, this track from the American singer is a rousing anthem that traces the emotional journey of overcoming hardship and reclaiming one’s true self.

Set to a buoyant sound, the lyrics awaken inner courage and underscore the importance of speaking your mind with confidence.

Released in August 2013, it topped the charts in both the U.S.

and the U.K.

Beloved in the sports world as well, it was performed at the Super Bowl and used as Serena Williams’s theme song at the 2014 US Open.

It’s the perfect track when you want to move forward with confidence or boost your spirits.

Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)Kelly Clarkson

Kelly Clarkson – Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You) [Official Video]

This is a track marked by a powerful beat and catchy melody, singing about the courage to overcome adversity.

Released in January 2012 from the album “Stronger” by American artist Kelly Clarkson, it’s an uptempo dance-pop song.

It topped the Billboard Hot 100 for three consecutive weeks and became a massive hit, surpassing 4.95 million digital downloads.

The story of a protagonist who rediscovers her own strength after heartbreak blends perfectly with the dynamic sound produced by Greg Kurstin.

Beloved as a staple for cheer routines, it’s also the perfect song to lift the mood at parties, during workouts, or any moment you want to feel positive and energized.

Clap Your HandsSia

Sia – Clap Your Hands (Video)

A danceable, energetic track is perfect for livening up school sports days and athletic festivals.

This song is a catchy, positive number that fuses synth-pop with electronic elements.

It’s included on the 2010 album “We Are Born,” and was nominated for Single of the Year at the ARIA Music Awards that same year.

Featuring Sia’s distinctive vocals and an uplifting message, it’s a feel-good piece that energizes you just by listening.

Use it as background music between events or for cheering, and it’s sure to bring the entire venue together in excitement.