The English coastal town of Margate is set to host a colossal statue of Tina Turner this summer.

The state of the soul icon's head stands 7m tall and 7m wide, and will sit next to a karaoke booth so fans can belt out some of her greatest hits.

Located by Margate's Dreamland amusement park, it will be unveiled on August 10th with guests able to view it for free.

The reason for all this? Well, Margate's Turner Contemporary gallery hosts the Turner Prize from September 28th, and it's a cheeky nod to the art establishment.

CEO of Dreamland Margate Eddie Kemsley said: “Turner Prize 2019 is one of the biggest events to come to Margate – so we responded in kind.”

“Margate is a haven for internationally renowned artists and the Turner Contemporary is at the heart of the town’s cultural evolution. But Margate is also – and always has been – delightfully kitsch, fun and a trendsetter. So we wanted to create a work of art at Dreamland that would complement the Turner Prize exhibition – by offering visitors another anchor point of interest – and also show the alternative, modern and wonderfully camp side of Margate’s arts scene.”

Check out a video of the statue being erected below.

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