1 definition by Ian Anderson
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.
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.
"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.
by Ian Anderson December 11, 2007