Just a quick reminder that SXSW will be on March 13-17, 2009... did you get that? Here it is again:

SXSW Interactive: March 13-17, 2009

I'm just teasing.. :)

Anyway, here's another cool news about the said event. :

Panel programming at the SXSW Interactive Festival covers a range of geek-related concerns, ranging from blogging to new media business models to web design. Tuesday, March 17 is typically the day that the event tackles the question of how online technology has radically impacted the music industry. This is the case again in 2009, with several sessions related to this topic (including "New Interfaces for Performance" and "Addressing Piracy in User-Generated Content Platforms"). We're also particularly excited about the "Policy Trainwreck: How Copyright Law Failed the Digital Age" session on this day, which will feature the expertise of Dave Allen (Pampelmoose), Michael Petricone (CEA), Nancy Tarr (rockcandy.tv), and Brian Zisk (brianzisk.com). The newest addition to this panel is singer-songwriter Jonathan Coulton, who has built a huge following via his skillful use of the Internet. Be there on March 17 to hear his thoughts on how to get this train back on track.