In some pop and rock concerts held in arenas and stadiums, a B stage is a small secondary stage, usually located in the middle of the concert floor, connected to the main stage by a catwalk of some sort. For Popular music (music that is popular, rather than being of a specific genre or style), see Popular music. ... The term, rock concert, refers to a musical performance in the style of any one of many genres inspired by rock and roll music. ... An arena is a circular or oval shaped (or sometimes rectangular) public space (akin to a classical amphitheatre), designed to showcase theater, musical performances, or sporting events. ... Telstra Stadium in Sydney, Australia is capable of being converted from a rectangular football field to an oval for cricket games A modern stadium (plural stadiums or stadia in English) is a place, or venue, for (mostly) outdoor sports, concerts or other events, consisting of a field or stage partly... Model walking down catwalk This article refers to catwalks used by fashion models. ...

The B stage began being used in the early 1990s by groups such as U2 and The Rolling Stones. It provided a more intimate setting for stripped-down, quieter versions of songs, that could be played in greater proximity to the audience. U2 are an Irish rock band featuring Bono (Paul David Hewson) on vocals, rhythm guitar and harmonica; The Edge (David Howell Evans) on lead guitar, keyboards and backing vocals; Adam Clayton on bass guitar; and Larry Mullen, Jr. ... The Rolling Stones are an English band that rose to prominence during the British Invasion of the 1960s. ...