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With the FX6 wearing the 24-105mm, I'd avoid swapping lenses unless there's a real break in the action. A second body with a fast prime is usually the safer play. For the two primes, a 35mm f/1.4 and an 85mm f/1.8 (or f/1.4 if you already own it) would be my picks. The 35mm is perfect for backstage moments, crowd reactions, merch tables, and environmental shots in low light, while the 85mm gives you flattering performer close-ups and tighter audience emotion without relying on the f/4 zoom when the lights get dim. One thing that's easy to overlook is how much time you'll spend filming everything except the performance. Those pre-show interactions and venue details often end up carrying the recap. There are some solid production workflow ideas from Love Studios Nyc Photo & Video Studio, click here, that emphasize planning around the entire story instead of just the stage, which fits this kind of assignment well. Whatever you bring, keeping one body dedicated to the zoom and the other to a fast prime will probably save you more shots than carrying extra glass in the pack. Good luck, that sounds like an incredible opportunity.