Huge equipment trucks arrive in Edinburgh as rock legends AC/DC prepare for Murrayfield gig
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Trucks have been spotted lined up outside Edinburgh Murrayfield, signalling the imminent arrival of rock legends AC/DC.
The iconic band is playing Murrayfield Stadium on Thursday, August 21 in their "POWER UP" tour across Europe and Australia.
A video posted to social media shows rows of Transam Trucks stationed outside the venue.
One of the most recognisable fleets in the music industry, Transam Trucking is a transportation company that specialises in music and entertainment.
Their clients include Dua Lipa, Elton John, The Rolling Stones, The 1975, Shania Twain, Sting, Metalica, Muse, and more.
The video, posted to TikTok, was shared with the caption: "AC/DC tour has arrived into Murrayfield stadium Edinburgh. Here are some of the trucks that are on the tour".
The video wracked up over 20,000 views in less than 24 hours as capital residents prepare for the huge concert.
One local took to the comments section, saying: "I saw all those trucks last night on the bypass! Wondered what they were for".
A jealous resident added: "Wish I was going".
An excited music lover shared: "See you there on Thursday".
Police Scotland issued a statement ahead of the concert on Thursday, warning locals to expect a "very busy" city centre due to a convergence of events.
The ACDC concert coincides with a match between Hibernian FC and Legia Warszawa, along with the ongoing Edinburgh Fringe Festival and Edinburgh International Festival.
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