Re-launch of Sweden's most famous hospitality brand

This November, Cafe Opera opens in a new form with management consultants
​​ Patrik Slettman and Paulo Fagundez at the helm. This is the beginning of a long-term
​​ collaboration between the Nobis Group who owns Café Opera, and Patrik & Paulo.
​​ Sweden's most famous nightclub will undergo changes in decor and furniture, but
​​ above all, it is the level of service as well as the guests, that will be in absolute focus.
​​ The reopening takes place during two launch nights: November 8th and 9th.
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- It's a dream come true to revamp and manage Café Opera, says Patrik Slettman and
​​ Paulo Fagundez. When talking about moving back to Sweden it was Café Opera with
​​ its amazing heritage and unique facilities that was at the top of our wish list of
​​ venues to work with.
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Patrik Slettman and Paulo Fagundez has for the past ten years lived and worked
​​ primarily in the U.S., where they both enjoyed key roles at some of the US top
​​ nightclubs. As time grew, a desire to bring their experience and knowledge back
​​ home to Sweden emerged. Almost exactly a year ago, Patrik and Paulo moved back,
​​ and opened Bergmans nightclub in Stockholm which quickly became a hotspot in
​​ the Stockholm nightlife scene. Some time later the duo began a dialogue with the the
​​ Nobis Group regarding Café Opera.
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- This is a long-term commitment from our side, says Abbe Ibrahim, CEO of Opera
​​ Källaren. With the help of Patrik and Paulo's solid experience from the U.S. market
​​ the goal is to continue to deliver a nightclub of a high international standard, says
​​ Abbe.
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November 8-9 the doors of Café Opera open for dual opening nights. Furniture and
​​ decor has changed with the help of Martin Ranelid at Grand Bureau, in conjunction
​​ with updated sound and lighting fixtures.
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Café Opera
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Café Opera opened in August 1980 and quickly became Sweden's most renowned
​​ nightclub and meeting place for all ages - and has remained so. Not only Swedish
​​ royals but international celebrities has over the years enjoyed themselves at Café
​​ Opera. The nightclub is in a unique heritage protected building from 1895, featuring
​​ Vicke Andréns remarkable handpainted ceilings. Café Opera is owned by Nobis
​​ Group, one of Scandinavia's leading companies in the hotel, meeting and restaurant
​​ industry.

Patrik Slettman
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Patrik has worked more than 10 years in the hospitality insdustry in the United
​​ States and has been involved in managing some of the most successful clubs in
​​ Miami Beach and San Diego. His specialty has been VIP service and marketing, as
​​ well as customer relations. Most recently, Patrik was responsible for the VIP service
​​ at The Opium Group, which has a number of clubs that ranked top 100 in the world.
​​

Paulo Fagundez
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Paulo began his career in London at the luxury hotel Ritz, and then he went on to the
​​ legendary members club, Momos. After three years in London and a year in New
​​ York Paulo moved to Los Angeles where he began working for SBE Entertainment,
​​ having a key role managing the openings of new clubs. Six years later Paulo took a
​​ job as general manager at WALL Lounge at the W Hotel in Miami Beach and the
​​ following year was offered a similar role at SET nightclub, The Opium Group's most
​​ exclusive club. It was also here Paulo began working with Patrik Slettman.
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For more information, please contact Patrik Slettman, patrik@cafeopera.se,
​​ +46.72.942.9734.