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The stage for Ed Sheeran's three concerts will be finished today at Forsyth Barr stadium and light and sound equipment will be erected until Thursday.
Frontier Touring Company New Zealand representative Brent Eccles said 18 large semi-trailer trucks would travel down from Auckland, taking the ferry across Cook Strait, to set up for the concert.
The creation would "have to be'' one of the largest and most elaborate the stadium had seen, he said.
"Well, I haven't seen all the shows at Forsyth Barr, but there's only one Ed Sheeran. It's certainly the most elaborate by a long shot Frontier have put into Forsyth Barr.''
The audience would be treated to a "very big'' sound system, involving 176 speakers and a visual display of 351sqm of video screens and 251 lighting fixtures.
"The video set-up is very unique. I haven't seen anything like it before.
"Because it's a one-man show it really highlights Ed and is quite visual behind him, as well.''
About 150 locals were employed to help build and take down the equipment, Mr Eccles said.
"There are a whole lot of local container swing lifts and cherry pickers. He has a personal touring crew of 49 and there's all us as well.
"So it's a substantial production. It's complicated. It needs to be put together properly.''
There was "a lot of stuff'' coming down from Auckland and a lot to put together, he said.
Wednesday would be a very big day, he said.
"What we're feeling is quite welcoming from Dunedin and we feel like the city is going to be buzzing for four or five days there.''
Sheeran will perform at the stadium on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday to a combined audience of more than 100,000.
