It’s lit! Western dance tracks that always kill at school culture festivals

In The DarkPurple Disco Machine, Sophie and the Giants

Purple Disco Machine, Sophie and the Giants – In The Dark (Performance Video)

The British indie-pop band Sophie and the Giants and globally popular German music producer Purple Disco Machine created the masterpiece “In The Dark.” I’d highly recommend this track as BGM for a school festival, and its biggest draw is the groove! It’s crafted with a musical style that evokes the trendy 1980s synth-pop sound.

The contrast between the retro vibe and modern production is absolutely stunning!

Friday ft. Mufasa & HypemanRiton x Nightcrawlers

Riton x Nightcrawlers – Friday ft. Mufasa & Hypeman (Dopamine Re-edit) [Official Video]

A work by Nightcrawlers, a band with international popularity, and Riton, one of the UK’s leading artists: “Friday ft.

Mufasa & Hypeman.” Featuring popular rappers Mufasa and Hypeman, this track was released in 2021.

Although it’s crafted as a house music piece, it’s very easy to listen to and carries a tropical vibe from start to finish.

Its melody is a perfect fit for classic hip-hop dance, so be sure to check it out.

Won’t Forget YouSHOUSE

SHOUSE – Won’t Forget You

The Australian electronic music duo Shouse, hugely popular on TikTok, are known for their style that blends dance and electronic music with acid house, earning them a dedicated core fanbase.

Among their works, a track especially recommended for school festivals is “Won’t Forget You.” While it features a chorus, overall it’s put together as an orthodox house music tune.

Be sure to check it out.

UnholySam Smith, Kim Petras

Sam Smith, Kim Petras – Unholy (Official Music Video)

“Unholy,” with its striking, slam-like bass drop in the intro, is a surefire crowd-pleasing dance tune for any school festival.

This track by British singer-songwriter Sam Smith especially shines with the build-up from the a cappella intro into the bass—absolute perfection! If you choreograph to that flow, you’ll naturally come up with cool dance ideas that hype up the crowd.

In the middle, it shifts to the part sung by female vocalist Kim Petras, so adding a change in the choreography there is a great idea too.

Love OnSelena Gomez

Selena Gomez – Love On (Official Music Video)

This work is characterized by a sound that fuses electropop and dance-pop.

Its highly addictive melody and irresistibly singable, catchy chorus leave a strong impression.

Although the track was only released in February 2024, it has already captured the hearts of many listeners.

Selena Gomez’s third studio album, Rare, achieved great success, including hitting No.

1 in the United States and Canada.

If you play it as background music at a school culture festival, it’s sure to liven up the venue.

It’s also a recommended pick for dance clubs, so be sure to check it out.

TogetherSia

Sia – Together (from the motion picture Music)

Sia is a singer-songwriter from Australia.

She has been active since the mid-1990s, initially performing as the vocalist of an acid jazz band.

She later went solo and gained worldwide attention with her 2014 release, Chandelier.

Among her songs, one I’d recommend for school festivals or cultural festival dances is Together.

With its very bright sound, it’s arranged to be easy for anyone to listen to.

redruMSorana & David Guetta

Sorana & David Guetta – redruM (Official Video)

David Guetta is one of the most successful music producers in the world.

If you enjoy electronic music even a little, you’ve probably heard one of his tracks at least once.

This piece, “redruM,” is his collaboration with Romanian singer Sorana.

While it has strong EDM elements, the overall vibe is crafted to be pop.

That’s why I think it’s perfect for bustling events like school or cultural festivals!