✨ In a powerful tribute to the Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll, a performing arts school in Zurich, Switzerland has been officially renamed the “Tina Turner School of Arts”, honoring the late legend’s extraordinary legacy — not only as a performer but as a symbol of resilience, confidence, and self-worth.
The school, which focuses on music, dance, and theater, aims to teach young artists more than just stage skills. Its new mission statement reads: “To perform fearlessly — and to love yourself along the way.”
The idea for the renaming began shortly after Turner’s passing in 2023, when local officials and educators in Zurich — the city she called home for nearly three decades — proposed a lasting way to honor her impact. “Tina Turner didn’t just make music,” said the school’s director. “She embodied courage, discipline, and joy. We want our students to feel that same power in their own voices.”
The Tina Turner School of Arts will feature performance programs inspired by her iconic career — from vocal expression and stage presence to self-confidence workshops modeled after Turner’s own journey from trauma to triumph. The school’s entrance now bears her most famous words: “You are simply the best.”
Local students and residents attended the unveiling ceremony, which included a choir performance of “Proud Mary” and a special exhibit of Turner’s stage photos and costumes. Many attendees noted the emotional weight of the moment. “She gave everything to her art,” said one student. “Now her spirit will help us find ours.”
Turner’s husband, Erwin Bach, who still resides in Switzerland, shared a statement of gratitude: “Tina always believed that education in the arts could build strength from the inside out. She would be deeply honored to know her name now inspires the next generation.”
For Zurich, the renaming is more than a gesture — it’s a message to every student who walks through the doors: that greatness doesn’t come from perfection, but from perseverance, authenticity, and love.
And as the new school motto declares on its shimmering bronze plaque:
“Perform like Tina — with heart, fire, and faith in who you are.”