Flip Grater
Flip Grater | |
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Birth name | Clare Grater |
Born | Christchurch, New Zealand | September 22, 1981
Genres | Indie, folk, acoustic, |
Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, author, chef |
Instrument(s) | guitar, vocals |
Years active | 2004 - current |
Labels | Maiden, Make My Day, Vicious Circle |
Website | www |
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Flip Grater is a New Zealand singer-songwriter, author, and entrepreneur. Best known for her indie-folk music, she has released multiple albums and toured internationally. Grater is also the founder of Grater Goods, an award-winning plant-based food production company and restaurant based in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Early Life
[edit]Flip Grater was born in Christchurch, New Zealand. Raised in a family that valued storytelling and creativity, she was drawn to the arts from an early age. Her upbringing in New Zealand inspired her later works, particularly her emphasis on home-grown experiences and her focus on ethical, plant-based lifestyles.
Music Career
[edit]Flip Grater began her music career in the early 2000s, performing in small venues around New Zealand. Her debut album was called Cage For A Song (2006), blending folk, rock, and indie influences.
Throughout her music career, Grater released several albums, including:
- Be All And End All (2008)
- Pigalle (2014)
The latter, Pigalle, was inspired by her time in Paris, where she lived for several years.[citation needed]
Writing and Memoirs
[edit]In addition to her music career, Grater is an author. Her cookbook The Grater Good highlights some of the dishes available at her French-styled Christchurch Bistro and was released by Koa Press in 2021.
Founding Grater Goods
[edit]In 2018, Grater founded Grater Goods, a plant-based delicatessen in Christchurch, New Zealand. The brand was created to offer an ethical and enjoyable alternative to traditional meat-based foods, aligning with Grater's philosophy of "ethical hedonism".[1] The company emphasises sustainability, local sourcing, and conscious consumerism.
Under Grater's leadership, Grater Goods has expanded its product range and built a strong community presence. Grater is often outspoken about the environmental and ethical motivations behind her plant-based offerings.[2].
Activism and Public Advocacy
[edit]As an entrepreneur and public figure, Flip Grater is a vocal advocate for ethical consumption, plant-based lifestyles, and social justice[3]. She has used her platform to speak out against animal cruelty within the horse racing industry[4], aquaculture and dairy industries, as well as rape culture, politics and business.
Personal Life
[edit]Flip Grater has a daughter. She lives in Christchurch, where she manages Grater Goods.[5].
Discography
[edit]- [6]Nameless EP (2004)
- Cage For A Song (2006)
- Be All And End All (2008)
- While I’m Awake I’m At War (2010)
- Pigalle (2014)
- Lullabies for Anaïs EP (2018)
Bibliography
[edit]- The Cookbook Tour Europe - tales in music and food. (Bateman)
- The Grater Good (Koa Press)
References
[edit]- ^ “Grater Goods: The Plant-Based Revolution in Christchurch.” Stuff.co.nz, August 12, 2022.
- ^ “From Music to Meat-Free: Flip Grater’s Transition from Singer-Songwriter to Plant-Based Entrepreneur.” RNZ Music, July 25, 2021.
- ^ Interview with Flip Grater on Ethical Eating and Plant-Based Living. New Zealand Herald, February 15, 2023.
- ^ “Cup Week Activism: Flip Grater Speaks Out Against Animal Cruelty in Horse Racing.” The Press, November 11, 2024.
- ^ “Flip Grater: Balancing Family and Business.” Stuff.co.nz, May 3, 2023.
- ^ Discography: Flip Grater. Discogs.com. Accessed November 7, 2024.
External links
[edit]- 1981 births
- Living people
- Musicians from Christchurch
- New Zealand women singer-songwriters
- New Zealand singer-songwriters
- New Zealand food writers
- New Zealand record producers
- New Zealand talk radio hosts
- 21st-century New Zealand women singers
- Women record producers
- New Zealand women radio presenters
- New Zealand radio presenters