MusicFest Bands
It seems that most of the funding this year went towards renting out the Civic Auditorium. Last we’ve heard, Fanime is awaiting confirmation from other bands.

“We've got a bunch of money tied up in negotiations for the next headliner, and until that's a) resolved or b) dissolved, we can't move on to the next option (because there's no additional money),” said Tony, MusicFest Head.

“We definitely want to fill it with at least 3 more performers. That's way less than the 10 we usually have, but we're hindered by the cost of the civic...”

As to alternatives, Fanime will attempt to book local bands if negotiations with Japanese bands fail.

“I considered stopping after An Cafe - they've been really successful - but I want to continue on in creating another concert that is either interesting or gives back to the community. If the negotiations with Japanese performers fall apart, the next stop is with the many talented "local" bands - which are under consideration now, but can't be confirmed until the end.”

http://forums.fanime.com/index.php/topic,9274.0.html

No PC Gaming
The computers that have been used for years at Fanime belong to staff members who’ve graciously volunteer their computers. This year unfortunately they will not be having it, “Fanime 2008 will not have PC gaming for this year.
but we are working on finding a solution for next year to bring it back.For next year.”

~ asuka245
FanimeCon E-Gaming Head 2008

Gatherings
Essentially a meeting of people who are cosplayed in similar series of genres. Fanime has made a listing of these.
http://forums.fanime.com/index.php/topic,7748.0.html