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
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2015
USD ($)
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Goodwill $ 1,883,900
Accumulated impairment losses (404,863)
Net 1,479,037
Acquisitions—current year 184,447
Acquisitions—prior year (31,293)
Foreign exchange (13,068)
Goodwill 2,023,986
Accumulated impairment losses (404,863)
Net 1,619,123
Concerts [Member]  
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Goodwill 577,891
Accumulated impairment losses (386,915)
Net 190,976
Acquisitions—current year 79,915
Acquisitions—prior year (35,844)
Foreign exchange (2,159)
Goodwill 619,803
Accumulated impairment losses (386,915)
Net 232,888
Ticketing [Member]  
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Goodwill 657,631
Accumulated impairment losses 0
Net 657,631
Acquisitions—current year 79,277
Acquisitions—prior year (4,245)
Foreign exchange (6,779)
Goodwill 725,884
Accumulated impairment losses 0
Net 725,884
Artist Nation [Member]  
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Goodwill 345,513
Accumulated impairment losses (17,948)
Net 327,565
Acquisitions—current year 4,800
Acquisitions—prior year 4,461
Foreign exchange 343
Goodwill 355,117
Accumulated impairment losses (17,948)
Net 337,169
Sponsorship & Advertising [Member]  
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Goodwill 302,865
Accumulated impairment losses 0
Net 302,865
Acquisitions—current year 20,455
Acquisitions—prior year 4,335
Foreign exchange (4,473)
Goodwill 323,182
Accumulated impairment losses 0
Net $ 323,182