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LONG-LIVED ASSETS (Definite-lived Intangibles Amortization) (Details) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2015
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Mar. 31, 2014
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| Amortization of definite-lived intangible assets | $ 32.6us-gaap_AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets | $ 34.3us-gaap_AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets |
| Amortization expense related to nonrecoupable ticketing contract advances | $ 19.6lyv_AmortizationExpenseRelatedToNonrecoupableTicketingContractAdvances | $ 17.4lyv_AmortizationExpenseRelatedToNonrecoupableTicketingContractAdvances |
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- Definition
The amount of amortization expense recognized during the period related to nonrecoupable ticketing contract advances. No definition available.
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- Definition
The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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