As per reported by Variety

Reclusive Japanese singing sensation Ado is reaching astronomical new heights β literally β as her music travels beyond Earthβs atmosphere in an initiative backed by Elon Muskβs SpaceX.
The 22-year-old J-pop phenomenon, who boasts 7.8 million YouTube followers and recently broke attendance records with a 33-show international tour spanning 30 countries, has become the first artist selected for Cannes Galaβs βBandWagon2β project, which aims to β eventually β bring music to the lunar surface.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully delivered Adoβs recordings to a satellite in low Earth orbit, marking the initial phase of this cultural experiment. The project represents a collaboration between creative teams from the U.K., Japan and the U.S.
While the moonshot mission faces significant technical hurdles β sound waves canβt travel through the vacuum of space and equipment must withstand extreme lunar conditions β the project aligns with NASAβs Artemis programβs cultural ambitions to pioneer artistic experiences in extraterrestrial environments.
βLeveraging our global influence and strategic connections, the team played a key role in facilitating this extraordinary mission,β said Taichi Ito, founder of international film studio NOMA and chair of Cannes Gala. βThe initiative represents a significant step in connecting artistic expression with the technological aspirations of space exploration. Adoβs music is truly breaking new boundaries as it heads beyond the stratosphere and into space.β
Ado, who maintains an anonymous public persona despite her massive popularity, first captured widespread attention with her 2020 debut hit βUsseewa.β She further cemented her status as one of J-popβs most influential voices when she performed βNew Genesis,β the theme song for βOne Piece Film: Red.β
The Cannes Gala describes itself as a βnoble and sincere secret ceremonyβ held within the Cannes Film Festival that honors individuals supporting the content industry while providing a platform for charitable initiatives. If successful, Ado will make history as the first person to have her voice broadcast from the Moon.
Source: Variety