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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Get Them Hyped! Western Songs That Heat Up Cultural and School Festivals (131–140)
PARTY WITH A WEIRDOPeet Montzingo
Pete Monzingo is an American internet personality, musician, and author.
He has released a song in the pop genre—a fun, upbeat track that emphasizes the importance of self-expression and individuality, delivering the message that it’s better to party with the misfits.
Its rhythmic, catchy melody is sure to energize any school or cultural festival.
It’s a song you can sing and dance to with your friends to your heart’s content!
HappyPharrell Williams
Pharrell Williams is a multi-artist with a variety of titles, including music producer, rapper, singer, and fashion designer.
He has been nominated for the Grammy Awards 24 times and has won 7 awards.
His classic hit “Happy” is his biggest success, reaching No.
1 on the charts in 22 countries.
It’s such a famous song that almost everyone has heard it at least once, so playing it at a school or cultural festival is sure to get the crowd excited!
RocksPrimal Scream
When it comes to school festival concerts, I can’t help but think rock is what students have in mind.
If you’re going for a song that fits that rock image, Primal Scream’s “Rocks” would be a great pick.
With its languid vocals, let’s deliver some top-notch rock.
Calm DownRema, Selena Gomez
Selena Gomez, who’s active as an actress and singer-songwriter, has especially been establishing her musical identity recently and continuing to evolve as an artist.
Her collaboration with Nigerian rapper Rema, “Calm Down,” is a prime example.
Wrapped in a languid Afrobeat vibe, the track feels laid-back yet undeniably catchy.
It’s a great pick to have playing as background music at school cultural festivals.
Like A DaydreamRide
If you find playing in a band irresistibly fun, I think it’s totally fine to go off the beaten path and choose a shoegaze band.
This song also sounds almost like a Japanese rock band, so I think you could perform it at the school festival without it feeling out of place alongside other bands.
Can’t Be Touched feat. Mr. Magic & TroubleRoy Jones Jr
If you want to grab the attention of the guys at a school festival, I recommend “Can’t Be Touched feat.
Mr.
Magic & Trouble”! I don’t think it’ll appeal to girls at all (lol), but it’s a hardcore rap track, so if you play it as BGM at a booth or exhibit with lots of male visitors, it’ll definitely hype things up.
By the way, the artist is Roy Jones Jr.
, known as one of the most skilled heavyweight boxers of all time.
The featured rappers are cool too, but his verse is especially powerful and worth a listen—so be sure to check it out.
UnholySam Smith, Kim Petras
Sam Smith’s hit song “Unholy,” released in 2023, became a massive success in the first half of the year.
The track features a melody that emphasizes the sensuality Sam Smith has excelled at recently.
It also carries a gothic atmosphere, and the eerie vibe creates a subtle groove that naturally makes your body move to the rhythm.
Since it’s hugely popular on TikTok, it’s sure to hype up events like school festivals with lots of students.