Diggers, "nibblers", "knuckle-booms" and scissor-lifts will make for an impressive sight as the last stage of the Soundshell gets under way.
Machinery is now on site removing the north and south wings of the historic Rotorua building.
Rotorua Lakes Council said both wings were now clear of Class A asbestos, however the central auditorium could still contain trace levels of asbestos meaning all materials would need to be treated before removal.
This section of the building will be removed last.
The council's contractors will be using a number of methods to remove the building structure including using diggers and "nibblers" for the side wings with those machines on site now.