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, 2017
USD ($)
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Goodwill $ 2,151,951
Accumulated impairment losses (404,863)
Net 1,747,088
Acquisitions—current year 8,748
Acquisitions—prior year (37,289)
Foreign exchange 5,566
Goodwill 2,128,976
Accumulated impairment losses (404,863)
Net 1,724,113
Concerts [Member]  
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Goodwill 1,017,020
Accumulated impairment losses (404,863)
Net 612,157
Acquisitions—current year 5,430
Acquisitions—prior year (29,195)
Foreign exchange 2,875
Goodwill 996,130
Accumulated impairment losses (404,863)
Net 591,267
Sponsorship & Advertising [Member]  
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Goodwill 395,826
Accumulated impairment losses 0
Net 395,826
Acquisitions—current year 0
Acquisitions—prior year (8,976)
Foreign exchange 1,538
Goodwill 388,388
Accumulated impairment losses 0
Net 388,388
Ticketing [Member]  
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Goodwill 739,105
Accumulated impairment losses 0
Net 739,105
Acquisitions—current year 3,318
Acquisitions—prior year 882
Foreign exchange 1,153
Goodwill 744,458
Accumulated impairment losses 0
Net $ 744,458