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Hype it up! Western songs to rock your school festival

10 years as a kindergarten teacher / elementary school teacher / junior and senior high school teacher / childminderKepiko
Graduated from a music university with a major in early childhood education. In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher, which had a significant influence on me. Since then, I have spent 10 years as a kindergarten teacher and 7 years as an after-school childcare instructor, and in Singapore I worked as a music teacher while promoting Japanese culture, engaging with many children. As an editor, I also worked on planning and editing in the editorial department of a grade-level magazine. Drawing on my experience and learning so far, I hope to deliver articles that are useful to everyone. My hobbies are music, the outdoors, and reading.
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Active as a club DJ. Centered on dance music, they mix a wide range of genres including US hip-hop and J-rap, captivating audiences with their unique musical style.

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.

Hype It Up! Western Songs to Ignite Your Culture and School Festivals (151–160)

YummyJustin Bieber

Justin Bieber – Yummy (Official Video)

YummyJustin Bieber

If you dance to this song at a school or cultural festival, it would look really cool—Justin Bieber’s “Yummy.” It’s a very sultry, mood-filled track, but elements like Justin’s pink hoodie and the title “Yummy” offer lots of inspiration for performances and costumes.

Imagine pink hoodies for the dance outfits and props like sweets—just thinking about it is exciting.

The catchy melody is another draw, and it might be one of those songs you remember well into adulthood.

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Stairway to HeavenLed Zeppelin

Led Zeppelin – Stairway To Heaven (Official Audio)

Stairway to HeavenLed Zeppelin

If your band is confident in its performance level—especially if soaring vocals and guitar are your calling cards—it could be fun to try covering Led Zeppelin.

They’re one of the greatest hard rock bands with all kinds of legends surrounding them, so let’s make a legend of our own at the school festival.

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Morning GloryOasis

Oasis – Morning Glory (Official HD Remastered Video)

Morning GloryOasis

This song is recommended for anyone struggling to pick a Western track for a school festival live.

I think performing something by Oasis would be a great choice.

If there isn’t a single song that everyone absolutely agrees on, then it’s best to choose one with a good melody that the instrumental members will enjoy playing!

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CreepRadiohead

Radiohead – Creep

CreepRadiohead

If the band members have a passionate message about existing music and boast that they’re going alternative, I think this anti-rock song would be a good fit too.

It’s Radiohead’s most famous song, and the guitar cutting part is something anyone can play and get hyped with.

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Dani CaliforniaRed Hot Chili Peppers

Red Hot Chili Peppers – Dani California [Official Music Video]

Dani CaliforniaRed Hot Chili Peppers

If your school festival band has a certain level of playing skill, I think it would be interesting to try covering the American heavyweight band Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Since they’re a live-oriented band, there are plenty of performance videos available, which should be helpful as references.

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PsychosocialSlipknot

Slipknot – Psychosocial [OFFICIAL VIDEO] [HD]

PsychosocialSlipknot

I think it takes a lot of courage to perform Slipknot’s heavy rock at a school festival.

But if you even imitate the members’ costumes and put on the show, I’m sure the place would explode with excitement.

However, it might be tough if the audience is mostly women.

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Hype It Up! Western Songs That Fire Up Culture and School Festivals (161–170)

Town Called MaliceThe Jam

The Jam – Town Called Malice

Town Called MaliceThe Jam

If your vocalist is a good-looking guy, I think The Jam, Paul Weller’s legendary band, would be a great choice.

This song is a dance track by a rock band, so it will definitely get the school festival venue pumped up.

The song is excellent in its own right, so covering it will make for a great keepsake as well.

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