sweeney

Noun: a free trip obtained by music journalists, usually paid for by a record company, artist's management or event promoter.

Verb: the act of obtaining the above.

"I had this great sweeney to Italy, the label paid airfares, hotel and everything."

"I sweeneyed a great trip to Italy."

Used by World Music journalists in the UK for at least a decade. Named after a UK journalist of that surname who is/was remarkably adept at this skill.

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