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, 2019
USD ($)
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Goodwill $ 2,258,306
Accumulated impairment losses (435,363)
Net 1,822,943
Acquisitions—current year 97,550
Acquisitions—prior year 5,969
Foreign exchange (737)
Goodwill 2,361,088
Accumulated impairment losses (435,363)
Net 1,925,725
Concerts [Member]  
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Goodwill 1,094,604
Accumulated impairment losses (435,363)
Net 659,241
Acquisitions—current year 42,264
Acquisitions—prior year 5,969
Foreign exchange (486)
Goodwill 1,142,351
Accumulated impairment losses (435,363)
Net 706,988
Ticketing [Member]  
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Goodwill 762,953
Accumulated impairment losses 0
Net 762,953
Acquisitions—current year 3,863
Acquisitions—prior year 0
Foreign exchange (42)
Goodwill 766,774
Accumulated impairment losses 0
Net 766,774
Sponsorship & Advertising [Member]  
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Goodwill 400,749
Accumulated impairment losses 0
Net 400,749
Acquisitions—current year 51,423
Acquisitions—prior year 0
Foreign exchange (209)
Goodwill 451,963
Accumulated impairment losses 0
Net $ 451,963