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, 2022
USD ($)
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Gross goodwill, beginning of period $ 3,026,232
Accumulated impairment losses (435,363)
Net goodwill, beginning of period 2,590,869
Acquisition—current year 3,086
Acquisitions—prior year 2,240
Dispositions (1,792)
Foreign exchange 10,408
Gross goodwill, end of period 3,040,174
Accumulated impairment losses (435,363)
Net goodwill, end of period 2,604,811
Concerts [Member]  
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Gross goodwill, beginning of period 1,390,451
Accumulated impairment losses (435,363)
Net goodwill, beginning of period 955,088
Acquisition—current year 3,086
Acquisitions—prior year 6,164
Dispositions (1,792)
Foreign exchange (4,227)
Gross goodwill, end of period 1,393,682
Accumulated impairment losses (435,363)
Net goodwill, end of period 958,319
Ticketing [Member]  
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Gross goodwill, beginning of period 930,064
Accumulated impairment losses 0
Net goodwill, beginning of period 930,064
Acquisition—current year 0
Acquisitions—prior year 5,864
Dispositions 0
Foreign exchange 3,127
Gross goodwill, end of period 939,055
Accumulated impairment losses 0
Net goodwill, end of period 939,055
Sponsorship and Advertising [Member]  
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Gross goodwill, beginning of period 705,717
Accumulated impairment losses 0
Net goodwill, beginning of period 705,717
Acquisition—current year 0
Acquisitions—prior year (9,788)
Dispositions 0
Foreign exchange 11,508
Gross goodwill, end of period 707,437
Accumulated impairment losses 0
Net goodwill, end of period $ 707,437