Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

LONG-LIVED ASSETS (Goodwill) (Details)

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LONG-LIVED ASSETS (Goodwill) (Details)
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2018
USD ($)
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Goodwill $ 2,179,452
Accumulated impairment losses (424,863)
Net 1,754,589
Acquisitions—current year 47,488
Acquisitions—prior year 55,271
Dispositions (7,053)
Foreign exchange (14,942)
Goodwill 2,260,216
Accumulated impairment losses (424,863)
Net 1,835,353
Concerts [Member]  
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Goodwill 1,015,913
Accumulated impairment losses (424,863)
Net 591,050
Acquisitions—current year 37,723
Acquisitions—prior year 53,578
Dispositions (7,053)
Foreign exchange (7,706)
Goodwill 1,092,455
Accumulated impairment losses (424,863)
Net 667,592
Sponsorship & Advertising [Member]  
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Goodwill 401,753
Accumulated impairment losses 0
Net 401,753
Acquisitions—current year 3,890
Acquisitions—prior year 1,693
Dispositions 0
Foreign exchange (4,313)
Goodwill 403,023
Accumulated impairment losses 0
Net 403,023
Ticketing [Member]  
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Goodwill 761,786
Accumulated impairment losses 0
Net 761,786
Acquisitions—current year 5,875
Acquisitions—prior year 0
Dispositions 0
Foreign exchange (2,923)
Goodwill 764,738
Accumulated impairment losses 0
Net $ 764,738