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LONG-LIVED ASSETS, Long-Lived Asset Disposals (Details) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | ||||||
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2012
Ohio Amphitheater [Member]
Concerts [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2011
Texas Amphitheater [Member]
Concerts [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2011
Artist management company [Member]
Artist Nation [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2010
Paciolan [Member]
Ticketing [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2010
Sweden Music Theater [Member]
Concerts [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2010
Latin/Salsa Event [Member]
Concerts [Member]
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| Long-lived asset disposals [Abstract] | |||||||
| Percentage of controlling interest sold (in hundredths) | 50.00% | ||||||
| Asset and liability values at time of disposal and the resulting gain or loss [Abstract] | |||||||
| Gain (Loss) on Sale of Operating Assets | $ 444,000 | $ 798,000 | $ (1,264,000) | $ (5,218,000) | $ 3,094,000 | $ (67,000) | |
| Current Assets | 0 | 0 | 3,000 | 8,357,000 | (1,258,000) | 408,000 | |
| Noncurrent Assets | 5,400,000 | 3,206,000 | 4,153,000 | 33,492,000 | 15,502,000 | 8,000 | |
| Current Liabilities | 444,000 | 0 | 119,000 | 7,595,000 | 3,847,000 | 348,000 | |
| Noncurrent Liabilities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6,364,000 | 0 | 0 | |
| Expenses relating to sale of theatrical venues and operations | $ 4,200,000 | ||||||
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- Definition
The percentage of controlling interest sold in the long-lived asset disposal transaction. No definition available.
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The aggregate value (measured at the lower of net carrying value or fair value less cost of disposal) for current assets (assets with expected useful life shorter than one year or one operating cycle, whichever is longer) of a disposal group, including a component of the entity (discontinued operation), to be sold or that has subsequently been disposed of through sale, as of the financial statement date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate value (measured at the lower of net carrying value or fair value less cost of disposal) for noncurrent assets (assets with expected useful life longer than one year or one operating cycle, whichever is longer) of a disposal group, including a component of the entity (discontinued operation), to be sold or that has subsequently been disposed of through sale, as of the financial statement date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Pretax adjustment to an amount previously reported in discontinued operations that is directly related to the disposal of the component in a prior period. Examples of circumstances leading to such adjustments include the resolution of contingencies relating to the terms of the disposal transaction or relating to the operations of the component prior to its disposal, and the settlement of certain employee benefit plan obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The gain (loss) resulting from the sale of a disposal group that is not a discontinued operation. It is included in income from continuing operations before income taxes in the income statement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of current obligations (due less than one year or one operating cycle, if longer) arising from the sale, disposal or planned sale in the near future (generally within one year) of a disposal group, including a component of the entity (discontinued operation). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value of noncurrent obligations (due more than one year or one operating cycle, whichever is longer) relating to the sale, disposal or planned sale in the near future (generally within one year) of a disposal group, including a component of the entity (discontinued operation), as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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