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, 2018
USD ($)
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Goodwill $ 2,179,452
Accumulated impairment losses (424,863)
Net 1,754,589
Acquisitions—current year 26,137
Acquisitions—prior year 54,258
Foreign exchange (11,036)
Goodwill 2,248,811
Accumulated impairment losses (424,863)
Net 1,823,948
Concerts [Member]  
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Goodwill 1,015,913
Accumulated impairment losses (424,863)
Net 591,050
Acquisitions—current year 22,247
Acquisitions—prior year 52,752
Foreign exchange (5,637)
Goodwill 1,085,275
Accumulated impairment losses (424,863)
Net 660,412
Sponsorship & Advertising [Member]  
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Goodwill 401,753
Accumulated impairment losses 0
Net 401,753
Acquisitions—current year 3,890
Acquisitions—prior year 1,506
Foreign exchange (2,857)
Goodwill 404,292
Accumulated impairment losses 0
Net 404,292
Ticketing [Member]  
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Goodwill 761,786
Accumulated impairment losses 0
Net 761,786
Acquisitions—current year 0
Acquisitions—prior year 0
Foreign exchange (2,542)
Goodwill 759,244
Accumulated impairment losses 0
Net $ 759,244