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 That Fire Up School Culture Festivals (91–100)
Bam Bam ft. Ed SheeranCamila Cabello

Camila Cabello is an artist who keeps scoring global hits with a musical style that incorporates her Latin roots.
Many of you probably know her.
The song she collaborated on with Ed Sheeran is Bam Bam ft.
Ed Sheeran.
It’s said to be about her ex, Shawn Mendes.
Although it’s a breakup song, the melody has a great groove, so it’s a great choice to liven up a school festival!
ShamelessCamila Cabello

Camila Cabello is an artist whose melodies exude a Latin vibe and who has earned high acclaim from around the world.
A former member of Fifth Harmony, she has been even more successful since going solo than in her idol days.
Her hit song “Shameless” is a track with a serious, cool melody that evokes a Latin atmosphere.
Rather than hyping you up like a party anthem, it’s the kind of song that gets your head and body naturally swaying.
If you’re gearing up for a school festival or cultural festival, be sure to check it out!
Hype It Up! Western Songs to Energize Cultural and School Festivals (101–110)
Shameless (TikTok Remix)Camila Cabello

Camila Cabello is a female singer-songwriter who’s gained popularity for her cute looks and authentic musicality.
Her Latin music–based style has won strong support even outside the English-speaking world.
Among her songs, the one I especially recommend is “Shameless (TikTok Remix).” It’s a track that’s become popular on TikTok and exudes a very stylish vibe.
It would make perfect BGM for a fashion department runway, don’t you think?
Let’s Be FriendsCarly Rae Jepsen

Carly Rae Jepsen’s super catchy track “Let’s Be Friends.” Sung in her unmistakable voice, this song’s striking rhythm makes it an extremely danceable and powerful number—you’ll look great just swaying to the beat.
Of course, you can dance to it, but it also works perfectly as a memorable song for a school or culture festival, reflecting the meaning of the title “Let’s Be Friends.” From start to finish, it’s a groovy, cool track.
Light SwitchCharlie Puth

Singer-songwriter Charlie Puth rose to global fame with the Furious 7 theme song See You Again feat.
Charlie Puth.
Although he’s known for his wide musical range, he’s recently been focusing on the trending synth-pop sound.
His track Light Switch is also crafted as a synth-pop number and overall resembles The Weeknd’s Blinding Lights.
It’s a lively, upbeat song—perfect as background music for a school festival!
IffyChris Brown

Chris Brown is an artist who has consistently remained at the forefront of the R&B scene since the 2000s.
If you regularly listen to R&B, you’re probably familiar with him.
Since the late 2010s, he has primarily focused on hip-hop, and his new track “Iffy” is centered around trap, a major trend in hip-hop.
While it’s wrapped in a stylish vibe, it has an overall upbeat groove that would definitely hype up a school or cultural festival if you played it.
SantoChristina Aguilera, Ozuna

Christina Aguilera, a female singer who has been active since the 1990s, has continued to perform steadily over many years, though she hasn’t had any standout activities in the past year or two.
Her long-awaited new song is Santo.
As it’s a collaboration with Puerto Rican artist Ozuna, the track has an overall reggaeton vibe.
Its upbeat melody makes it a great choice for background music if you’re planning to perform a dance at a school festival.






