Party songs that hype up games and performances. Popular party tunes.
To liven up a party, performances and acts are absolutely essential!
When you’re putting on a performance, the music can completely change the mood of the moment, so you’ll want to be particular about your choice of BGM.
That said, even if you’re aiming for party tunes, it can be hard to decide what to pick.
So in this article, we’ll introduce plenty of recommended party songs that are perfect for performances and acts!
It’s a lineup of music that’s ideal for parties and guaranteed to amp up the atmosphere!
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Party songs that liven up sideshows and performances. Popular party tunes (51–60)
BlizzardDaichi Miura
It’s Daichi Miura’s 24th single and the theme song for the movie Dragon Ball Super: Broly.
You could call it an anthem that cheers on the younger generation.
Even aside from its use in the film, it’s a song that feels great to listen to, and if you learn the dance, it’s sure to get people of all ages—from adults to kids—fired up at any event.
It’s especially perfect for wedding performances!
YattaLeaf Squad
A song born from a hugely popular sketch on the variety show “Warau Inu no Bōken.” Back when the show aired, the “Leaf Squad” was a big hit—Uchimura and Nanbara (of Ucchan Nanchan), Neptune, and Bibiru Ōki danced wearing only a single leaf.
With just the phrase “Yatta!” everyone felt happy.
It’s a song that really gets the crowd going.
Gather, party people!Yabai T-Shirts Yasan
Atsumare Party People gets your energy skyrocketing from the very first line.
Just from the title, you can tell it’s an all-out party tune by Yabai T-Shirts Yasan.
It’s a hyped-up dance number with call-and-response chants that you can’t help but shout along to, and those back-and-forth ad-libs are the perfect spots to amp things up.
The lyrics paint a fun night out, and just listening puts you in a party-night mood.
Even people who are usually serious will cut loose and go all out to enjoy the night before a day off!
heavy rotationAKB48
Let me introduce a perfect number to hype up any party, with a cheerful melody and unforgettable lyrics! Released by AKB48 in 2010, this song is also known for symbolizing the strong bond with their fans.
The lyrics by Yasushi Akimoto express the feeling of being in love with the phrase “Heavy Rotation,” leaving those catchy lines stuck in your head.
The music video was directed by the renowned photographer Mika Ninagawa, who brings out the members’ charm to the fullest.
With its friendly vibe and up-tempo beat, it’s a track anyone can enjoy, regardless of age.
It’s also a great recommendation as background music for performances or skits.
Party songs that hype up performances and skits. Popular party tunes (61–70)
Feeling great ↑↑mihimaru GT
When it comes to upbeat, feel-good party tunes, mihimaru GT’s “Kibun Jōjō ↑↑” is a must! It’s a magical track that lifts the vibe of the room and your own mood, with fun call-and-response parts to enjoy.
Released in 2006, this song brings back memories of nights spent drinking till dawn, helps you forget the things bothering you now, and clears away the gloomy mood of today’s world.
It adds an extra splash of color to a night of cutting loose with friends after a long time apart!
MisterKARA
KARA, the Korean idol group that sparked the K-POP boom in Japan, made their Japanese debut with the single “Mister.” It’s the Japanese version of a track included on their 2009 album “Revolution.” Unlike the Korean lyrics, which sing about love at first sight, the Japanese lyrics portray a woman’s feelings as she hopes to move from a friendship with a guy to a romantic relationship.
Their sexy hip-swaying dance also became a hot topic.
It’s a dance tune, so it’s guaranteed to get the party going if you play it as background music.
Sorry for being cuteHONEY WORKS
HoneyWorks, a creative unit also known by the nickname Haniwa, collaborates with various artists and provides songs as well.
“Kawaikute Gomen,” the character song for Chizuru Nakamura from the song series/project Confession Executive Committee ~Love Series~, was released as a digital-only single on November 21, 2022.
Its cute lyrics and ensemble will brighten up your venue as party BGM.
It’s also perfect for a performance segment, so it’s a number that will get the crowd going if you go all out.