The City of Hamilton is looking for performers to help liven up city streets in the months leading up to Christmas.The municipality is searching for entertainers of all types to perform in “high-traffic” areas.City secretary Edward Benevides issued a statement yesterday, asking interested performers to apply.“We see the buskers programme as an opportunity to provide an avenue for budding and seasoned artists alike to be heard in a different environment,” he said. “As we move toward the Christmas season we want to have the city buzzing, which we believe will encourage residents to come into Hamilton and browse or shop.”Persons will have to go through an application process; those accepted will have to pay “a nominal fee”.Mr Benevides continued: “Applicants, once processed and approved by the events project team, will be able to select an available space and time slot, and then simply show up and perform. We are looking for singers, musicians, spoken-word artists, we would even consider dancers. Anyone with a talent which they would like to share. Performers cannot solicit but they will be allowed to put out a hat to collect funds given by passers-by provided their permit is displayed.”Interested artists should contact City events project manager Danilee Trott: dtrott[AT]cityhall.bm or 292-1234.