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, 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 18,685
Acquisitions—prior year (30,403)
Foreign exchange 19,604
Goodwill 2,159,837
Accumulated impairment losses (404,863)
Net 1,754,974
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 7,470
Acquisitions—prior year (21,465)
Foreign exchange 7,293
Goodwill 1,010,318
Accumulated impairment losses (404,863)
Net 605,455
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 (9,821)
Foreign exchange 5,854
Goodwill 391,859
Accumulated impairment losses 0
Net 391,859
Ticketing [Member]  
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Goodwill 739,105
Accumulated impairment losses 0
Net 739,105
Acquisitions—current year 11,215
Acquisitions—prior year 883
Foreign exchange 6,457
Goodwill 757,660
Accumulated impairment losses 0
Net $ 757,660