Highdel.Cloudz – Where Urban Culture Meets New Freedom Andre Decker on Germany’s Green Wave and Cannabis Culture Reimagined
The Highdel.Cloudz movement may be making waves across Germany, but according to founder Andre Decker, none of it would be possible without his core partners in Munich, Augsburg, and Berlin.
“My guys in those cities bring so much to the table. Without them, none of this would exist,” Decker says. “Sure, Highdel.Cloudz has the biggest buzz—but everyone on the team works hard and makes it real. That’s the most important thing.”
Launched on April 20, 2024—perfectly synced with Germany’s cannabis legalization—Highdel.Cloudz has become Southern Germany’s premier cannabis pop-up series. Known for immersive boat parties and rooftop activations, the brand fuses music, community, and cannabis in a 21+ setting built on real connection, not hype.
“Highdel.Cloudz isn’t about hype—it’s about human connection.”
From Heidelberg’s riverbanks to Berlin rooftops, each event blends chill vibes with sharp curation. Every detail, from guest experience to brand partners, reflects Decker’s commitment to a culture-first ecosystem. In addition to Highdel.Cloudz, he also drives Berlin Cloudz and Hamburg Cloudz—establishing an interconnected network of authenticity during Germany’s post-legalization gold rush.
“There are so many sketchy events now,” he notes. “Since legalization, people have this gold rush vibe. We try to be on a community level, not a revenue stream level.”
Decker, 31, brings 15+ years of experience from both the legacy market and regulated medical cannabis. By day, he consults with pharmaceutical companies and dispensaries, assessing suppliers for GMP compliance and bridging underground knowledge with clinical standards.
“I’m not a pharma guy,” he says. “But I’m well known when it comes to cannabis and strains. I support experts with black market knowledge—real culture knowledge.”
That credibility matters in Germany, where pharmacies may carry 600+ strains but lack frontline experience. Decker also challenges medical platforms that offer instant prescriptions.
“You just type in your birthdate and get a script,” he says. “That’s not medical—that’s just funneling product under a legal umbrella.”
His events offer an alternative: vibrant, educational, and community-driven. One standout featured a three-deck boat turned cannabis expo, with over 10 brands, a pizza chef, live DJ, and 200+ guests from across Europe.
“Nobody’s hiding their plug. It’s not competitive—it’s collaborative.”
Decker emphasizes responsible use, especially for newcomers.
“A 21-year-old saw me smoking a huge joint and thought it was cool. I had to explain—this is once a month for fun. Not every day.”
He also warns against the obsession with high-THC strains.
“Unless you’re in chronic pain, high THC isn’t helpful. What people need is terpenes and balance. That’s the next step—learning how to consume, not just that you can.”
To foster that next step, Decker is launching a new education series with pharmacies across Germany this June to help patients navigate the legal landscape.
Highdel.Cloudz is also expanding rapidly, with upcoming stops in Munich, Augsburg, Tenerife, Amsterdam, Mary Jane Berlin.
“The vision is global,” Decker says. “Legacy, legal, pharma—everyone has something to offer. If we share knowledge, we all rise.”
But even as the buzz grows, he keeps it grounded.
“I had the idea, but the team made it happen. We build what people want. Not chasing profit—just real connection.”
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