THE OMBUDSMAN
July 2nd, 2004 by susanna
Real Name?
‘The Ombudsman… aka… Mr Adam Seaman… no relation to the Gola keeper or DJ. Honest!’
Job?
‘AV Manager at Big Chill, VJ, DJ, and general tweeker of knobs!’
Habitat?
‘Much better than Ikea… yes. Not so many loss leaders though… pity!’
Hobbies / Passions?
‘I love the sun, the sea, music, my great friends and family… and old VW’s’
Favourite food?
‘I really like avocados but someone told me they’re really fattening… They’re really good with stilton on toasted rye bread! Pickled walnuts are fantastic too… have you tried em recently?’
Drink?
‘I do drink… not enough water though. But Guinness is good for you!’
Ideal evening chilling at home?
‘Stand in the fridge! Or music, fine company..and good wine!’
Ideal evening chilling out?
‘Get a long power extension lead… hope your Smeg has wheels!!!’
Favourite places?
‘A deep blue sunny sky with a few wispy clouds… always makes me happier being under that.’
What are you reading these days?
‘The Diving Bell & The Butterfly… Stunning, humbling, recommend to anyone who needs a gentle jolt back on the right track!’
Are you a political animal?
‘Mmmmh! Why is it no matter who gets voted in they take it upon themselves to make a fairly good norze up of things? I think stodgy pies should be thrown at politicians once a year on a specially allocated bank holiday.’
What gets the goosebumps rising for you musically at the mo…
‘Upstairs Recordings are really doing it for me at the moment, they’ve got me the same way that Pork Recordings did back in the day!’
What are you working on at present?
‘In the midst of getting the good ship Big Chill ready for Eastnor… well the AV parts of it anyway. After this year’s Big Chill, getting a longplayer DVD music & visuals project together… It will no doubt take me quite a while though… I might call it “Ombudsquatsi”… 
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What would you most like to achieve over the next five years?
‘Greater happiness, comfort, and an more informed understanding of my place in the order of things. Also a car that does not break down on me so much!’
Highlight of your life?
‘So far? I really can’t answer that, ask me again at Eastnor, I might have an answer by then! That’s a tough question!’
Will it be a tent, B & B, or hotel for you and why?
‘Did have a funky dazzle camo’ed camper last year. But engine popped its clogs after Eastnor… pah! Back to the tent for me this year. Anyone got a spare wick I can use for me Tilley lamp?’
Cheese or Cider?
‘I like Cider. But it has to be the Cheese. Perry is good though!’
Antihistamines?
‘I try and rely on local honey and determination. I have got some Loratadine 10mg. Just in case, my head falls off if I sneeze badly when I am up on site.’
What was your Top Big Chill moment?
‘Liquid Motion Tent at the Enchanted Garden. Porky dropped the Baby Mammoth remix of Chocolate Elvis by Tosca on the platter… that hessian flooring in there was nearly worn away from the shuffling feet. What a wonderful atmosphere. A good memory.’
Describe the essence of The Big Chill in a few words. . .
‘As Ferris Bueller once said, “Every so often you gotta stop and take a look around you once in a while.” How true…! Happy Birthday Big Chill – here’s to another 10 years. You create lasting moments!’
