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
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 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 19,498
Acquisitions—prior year (31,034)
Foreign exchange 28,960
Goodwill 2,169,375
Accumulated impairment losses (404,863)
Net 1,764,512
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 8,259
Acquisitions—prior year (22,095)
Foreign exchange 9,765
Goodwill 1,012,949
Accumulated impairment losses (404,863)
Net 608,086
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 9,573
Goodwill 395,578
Accumulated impairment losses 0
Net 395,578
Ticketing [Member]  
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Goodwill 739,105
Accumulated impairment losses 0
Net 739,105
Acquisitions—current year 11,239
Acquisitions—prior year 882
Foreign exchange 9,622
Goodwill 760,848
Accumulated impairment losses 0
Net $ 760,848