PAUL TO PERFORM TWO SHOWS AT BARCLAYS CENTER IN JUNE

Borough President Marty Markowitz makes big announcement Thursday. Arena is rivaling Madison Square Garden for big names.

Paul is the mystery star who will perform a “smashing” concert in June at the Barclays Center.

Atlantic Avenue is now Abbey Road!
Paul will perform at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on June 8 and 10, the venue announced with great fanfare Thursday.

Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz poses witht the British themed extras and props at the press conference announcing that McCartney would be performing in Brooklyn.

Flanked by half a dozen actors decked out as Buckingham Palace guards, British red phone booths and Union Jack flags in the arena’s Daily News Plaza, Borough President Marty Markowitz trumpeted, “Bravo to Paul McCartney for bringing the British invasion to Brooklyn.”

Markowitz and CEO of the Barclys Center Brett D. Yormark announce that part of Atlantic Avenue will be renamed, 'Abbey Road' through June.

The former Beatle’s concerts are part of his 2013 “Out There” tour, and mark McCartney’s first New York City gig since last year’s 12-12-12 benefit concert. McCartney also played concerts in Yankee Stadium in 2011 and Citi Field in 2009.

The new Barclays Center at Flatbush and Atlantic Aves. in Brooklyn.

It’s the latest coup for the Barclays Center, which in a few short months has lured a who’s who of music megastars to challenge the dominance of Madison Square Garden. In the past few months, Beyonce, Rihanna, Bruno Mars, Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez have all announced performances at the home of the Nets.
“Finally, finally, an artist whose music I actually know,” quipped Markowitz of McCartney, who was not on hand for the publicity stunt.

Paul last performed in the city at the "12-12-12" concert for Sandy at Madison Square Garden.

Tickes will go on sale Monday April 22 at 10 a.m. on Ticketmaster.com. American Express card members will get a headstart, with tickets available April 19 at 10 a.m. in a presale.