Canadian space tourist and a former street artist, Guy Laliberte, plans to hold the first artistic and social event from space.

He is scheduled to read poetry from the International Space Station to the people on earth.

Crew members gave a press conference at Star City outside Moscow, ahead of their September 30th launch. Guy Laliberte, a former street artist, will become the world's seventh space tourist.

He says he wants to recite a poem on the Earth's water scarcity from the International Space Station during his 2 week mission. His reading will be part of a series of shows, reaching 14 cities all over the world.

Former US Vice President Al Gore, pop singer Peter Gabriel and Irish rock group U2 have confirmed their participation.