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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Fire it up! Western songs that hype up the culture festival/school festival (41–50)
Light it Up (feat. Nyla & Fuse ODG) (Remix)Major Lazer
The dance tune delivered by Major Lazer, the US-based act, is a powerful track that exquisitely blends the cheerful vibes of Jamaican dancehall with the exhilaration of trap.
Featured on the album “Peace Is the Mission,” it was released in November 2015 and became even groovier through a collaboration with Nyla and Fuse ODG.
The music video, shot in Ghana in March 2016, also drew attention for its stunning visuals themed around traditional festivities.
As a staple dance number that can liven up school festivals and events, it continues to be loved on dance floors around the world.
Hips Don’t Lie ft. Wyclef JeanShakira
A dazzling dance number that fuses Latin pop and hip-hop! This captivating collaboration by Shakira from Colombia and rapper Wyclef Jean from Haiti blends salsa and cumbia rhythms.
Released in February 2006, it became a massive hit, reaching No.
1 in 55 countries worldwide.
It enthralled around 700 million viewers at the FIFA World Cup closing ceremony and was also performed at the Super Bowl halftime show in February 2020.
With its passionate rhythms and sensual dance beats, this powerful, energetic track is perfect for school festivals and dance performances.
Its dynamic melody and highly addictive sound are guaranteed to set the dance floor on fire!
GirlfriendAvril Lavigne
Set to an exhilarating pop-punk sound, this track captures the straightforward emotions born from a one-sided crush.
Released in February 2007 by Canadian artist Avril Lavigne, it showcases her quintessential powerful vocals and energetic performance that captivated music fans around the world.
As the lead single from the album “The Best Damn Thing,” it topped the Billboard Hot 100 and has achieved over 7.
3 million in global sales.
It’s a perfect pick for school festivals and cultural events, instantly lifting the mood of the venue.
Beloved by many at parties and dance events as well, this vibrant song continues to energize crowds everywhere.
Guess featuring billie eilishCharli XCX
A lavish collaboration by British songstresses Charli XCX and Billie Eilish.
Born from the album “Brat,” released in June 2024, this work is notable for its innovative sound that fuses electroclash and French house.
With a rhythmic progression reminiscent of Daft Punk, it’s perfect for cultural festival dance performances or lively concession-stand background music.
The music video also featured a meaningful initiative in which costumes used as part of a social contribution effort were donated to support organizations.
Driven by a dynamic beat, the track brilliantly blends both artists’ individuality, has gained overwhelming support especially among young listeners, and has been nominated for the MTV Video Music Awards.
I Don’t Wanna WaitDavid Guetta & OneRepublic
In April 2024, David Guetta and OneRepublic co-wrote an electrifying electro-house track that feels like a party about to kick off.
It’s a captivating song that pairs the danceable beats characteristic of the French-born Guetta with a soaring vocal melody.
Garnering strong support from younger listeners, it has earned Platinum certification in both Australia and France.
Its uplifting message—urging you to live fully in the moment—along with its catchy melodic lines, has resonated with many.
Perfect not only for music festivals and parties but also as background music for school and cultural festivals, this exhilarating track is made to bring friends together and get the crowd going.
High HopesPanic! At The Disco
A quintessential pop-rock anthem brimming with dreams and hope.
It celebrates the importance of maintaining high ambitions to achieve success, powerfully pushing listeners forward.
This track by America’s Panic! At The Disco, from their June 2018 album “Pray for the Wicked,” reached No.
4 on the Billboard Hot 100.
It has since been featured across various media, including the Stanley Cup and Honda Accord commercials.
Its grand sound—blending commanding vocals with a horn section—will shine brilliantly on main stages at school festivals and cultural events.
It’s also the perfect song to pump yourself up before a sports match or an important presentation.
22Taylor Swift
An American pop anthem by Taylor Swift overflowing with the exhilaration of youth.
This work, which breezily portrays the anxieties and hopes of coming of age and the importance of friendship, was released as a single from her fourth album, Red, in March 2013.
Produced by Max Martin and Shellback, it features an upbeat sound that blends bubblegum pop and dance-pop.
It peaked at No.
20 on the U.
S.
Billboard Hot 100 and was certified triple platinum.
Perfect as background music for school festivals and cultural festivals—whether at concession stands or on dance stages—this versatile track brims with youth and energy and is sure to instantly liven up any venue.