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
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2016
USD ($)
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Goodwill $ 2,009,178
Accumulated impairment losses (404,863)
Net 1,604,315
Acquisitions—current year 28,255
Acquisitions—prior year (14,209)
Foreign exchange 1,191
Goodwill 2,024,415
Accumulated impairment losses (404,863)
Net 1,619,552
Concerts [Member]  
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Goodwill 602,771
Accumulated impairment losses (386,915)
Net 215,856
Acquisitions—current year 18,120
Acquisitions—prior year (27,180)
Foreign exchange (5,343)
Goodwill 588,368
Accumulated impairment losses (386,915)
Net 201,453
Sponsorship & Advertising [Member]  
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Goodwill 332,081
Accumulated impairment losses 0
Net 332,081
Acquisitions—current year 10,135
Acquisitions—prior year 12,571
Foreign exchange 3,717
Goodwill 358,504
Accumulated impairment losses 0
Net 358,504
Ticketing [Member]  
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Goodwill 733,825
Accumulated impairment losses 0
Net 733,825
Acquisitions—current year 0
Acquisitions—prior year 0
Foreign exchange 3,208
Goodwill 737,033
Accumulated impairment losses 0
Net 737,033
Artist Nation [Member]  
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Goodwill 340,501
Accumulated impairment losses (17,948)
Net 322,553
Acquisitions—current year 0
Acquisitions—prior year 400
Foreign exchange (391)
Goodwill 340,510
Accumulated impairment losses (17,948)
Net $ 322,562