Hype it up! Western songs to rock your school festival
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.
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Hype It Up! Western Songs to Energize Your Culture and School Festival (61–70)
Don’t Let Me DownThe Beatles
Among the Beatles’ excellent catalog, this song is one of the best rock tracks.
It’s also known as a hidden gem, so I think it would be great to perform at a school festival.
If you have four members, you should definitely include a Beatles song as a candidate.
Don’t Be ShyTiësto & Karol G
Karol G is a Colombian female singer who has gained worldwide popularity with a sound centered on Latin trap and reggaeton.
She has collaborated with many artists and released a string of hit songs.
One such collaboration is “Don’t Be Shy,” her 2021 August release with globally renowned music producer Tiësto.
Although she excels at Latin styles, this track stands out for its straightforward dance-pop production.
It would make a great BGM choice for your school festival.
Back In BlackAC/DC
These days, many universities have a lot of international students, so people from abroad might visit the campus festival live show.
In that case, a globally renowned band with even greater recognition than you might imagine in Japan is AC/DC.
If you cover this song, the audience will go wild.
Eyes ClosedImagine Dragons
Imagine Dragons’ latest track, “Eyes Closed,” is a song about the strength to face adversity and a strong sense of self-affirmation.
Its melody and rhythm convey a powerful resolve to overcome challenges, carrying a passionate vibe.
Although it was just released in April 2024, it has already received high praise.
Using it at school cultural festivals or campus events will surely catch the attention of trend-savvy students.
Be sure to check it out!
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.
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.
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.