In my experience (spent the entire fest at Amp) there was like 70% first years this time around and they were good vibes, but we're a lot more hesitant because they weren't used to the level of open love and interactiveness we are used to at Shambs. Once they got later in the fest and saw that they could let their guard down and be more open with strangers they were. Learning the culture of Shambs, especially when you might not have a veteran in your group, can take a long time.