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 (51–60)
Moth To A FlameSwedish House Mafia and The Weeknd
Swedish House Mafia is a house music unit from Sweden.
With a sound centered on electro house and progressive house, they’ve gained worldwide popularity.
Their collaboration with internationally acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter The Weeknd is the track Moth To A Flame.
It’s a masterpiece that blends The Weeknd’s signature synth-pop with dark deep house.
If you want to add a stylish boost to your school festival, be sure to check it out.
Jumpin’ Jack FlashThe Rolling Stones
It’s a shame that so many people recognize the Rolling Stones’ tongue-and-lips logo but don’t know their songs.
In that case, let’s perform at the school festival and forcefully show them how great the band is.
For the setlist, I think this rock number would be a good choice.
Party Rock AnthemLMFAO ft. Lauren Bennett, GoonRock
If you’re looking for high-energy, hype EDM, you can’t go wrong with this track.
It was so popular that it’s no exaggeration to say it played at least once every hour in clubs for a while.
If you like flashy EDM, you’ll definitely get hooked on it.
My UniverseColdplay X BTS
BTS is a Korean idol group active worldwide.
They’re incredibly popular in Japan as well, so if you’re a student, there’s a near 100% chance you know them, right? This track, My Universe, is a collaboration between BTS and Coldplay, a band that’s highly acclaimed around the globe.
The song itself is pop leaning toward orthodox alternative rock, but isn’t it exciting enough simply because BTS is singing on it?
Hype It Up! Western Songs to Energize Your Culture and School Festival (61–70)
Time After TimeCyndi Lauper
Nowadays, partly due to the influence of anime and such, there are a lot more women forming bands.
And if you’re going to perform a cover live at a school festival, you need to pick songs that won’t overlap with others while still getting the crowd excited.
In that case, Cyndi Lauper would be a great choice.
Are You Gonna Be My GirlJet
If American and British rock bands are too popular and overexposed for your taste, how about JET, the Australian band that was trending a little while back? For people our age today, unless they’re really into music, they probably won’t know them—so it’s a cool, deep-cut choice.
And the song is guaranteed to hype everyone up; it’s a big rock anthem.
Unstoppable (R3HAB Remix)Sia
Sia, an Australian artist who was a late bloomer yet continues to churn out hit songs, is remarkably versatile—capable of everything from poignant ballads to upbeat dance music.
Among her tracks, a particularly recommended one is “Unstoppable (R3HAB Remix).” Since it’s hugely popular on TikTok, it’s a perfect fit for stages like school cultural festivals where students take center stage.