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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Heat it up! Western songs that hype up cultural and school festivals (141–150)
ThroneBring Me The Horizon
Bring Me the Horizon, a hugely popular young rock band that the UK is proud of.
Not only for their music but also for their fashion, they’re a charismatic presence across North America and Europe.
This is one of their signature tracks.
The distinctive programmed intro makes it harder to cover, but if you pull it off, it’s guaranteed to get the crowd going!
Finesse feat. Cardi B(Remix)Bruno Mars
Bruno Mars is an artist who has received extremely high acclaim from critics around the world.
He initially focused on pop, then shifted to rock ’n’ roll, and today he’s active with a sound rooted in disco and soul music.
His track “Finesse feat.
Cardi B (Remix)” is known as one of his signature songs, blending a 1990s-style disco and R&B vibe and becoming a global hit.
With the popular rapper Cardi B featured, it’s sure to get everyone hyped if you play it at a school festival or cultural event!
Break My HeartDua Lipa
Dua Lipa, a UK-born artist who also thrives as a fashion model, has been topping charts around the world and enjoys immense popularity in Japan.
One of her best-known mega-hit songs is Break My Heart.
While many of her tracks incorporate elements of house music, this one takes on a uniquely disco-pop finish.
It’s the kind of dance track that’s sure to hype up a school festival or cultural fair!
Hype It Up! Western Songs to Ignite Your Culture and School Festivals (151–160)
Lose YourselfEminem
With exceptionally high-level rap skills and polished lyrics, Eminem is a rapper who’s popular among heads all over the world.
He’s hugely popular in Japan as well.
His track “Lose Yourself” is one of his signature works, and as the theme song for the semi-autobiographical film 8 Mile, it became a global hit.
It’s a song that people of all ages have heard at least once, so playing it at a school or cultural festival is sure to get the crowd hyped! Hip-hop has been booming in Japan lately too, so definitely check it out.
The Final CountdownEurope
If your concert buddies veto Bon Jovi, how about Europe? They’re just as classic, but not quite as well-known in Japan.
This song is guaranteed to get the crowd hyped, packed with a treasure trove of gem-like melodies, so I think it’s a great pick.
Green Green GrassGeorge Ezra
George Ezra is a British singer-songwriter.
Like Rick Astley—another British singer-songwriter who was hugely popular back in the day—he’s known for his distinctive deep vocals.
Among his works, the track I especially recommend for school or cultural festivals is Green Green Grass.
It’s a big hit on TikTok and features an upbeat, lively sound.
I think it’s a song every student has heard at least once, so be sure to check it out.
Welcome To The JungleGuns N’ Roses
If you absolutely want to hype up your school festival, this song is the top recommendation.
This monster rock band from the ’80s to ’90s isn’t just known for massive sales—their legendary status and intense live performances are famous too.
Plus, their songs have a great groove, making them perfect for a school festival.