v3.7.0.1
LONG-LIVED ASSETS (Goodwill) (Details)
$ in Thousands |
6 Months Ended |
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 |
18,685
|
Acquisitions—prior year |
(30,403)
|
Foreign exchange |
19,604
|
Goodwill |
2,159,837
|
Accumulated impairment losses |
(404,863)
|
Net |
1,754,974
|
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 |
7,470
|
Acquisitions—prior year |
(21,465)
|
Foreign exchange |
7,293
|
Goodwill |
1,010,318
|
Accumulated impairment losses |
(404,863)
|
Net |
605,455
|
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 |
5,854
|
Goodwill |
391,859
|
Accumulated impairment losses |
0
|
Net |
391,859
|
Ticketing [Member] |
|
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill [Roll Forward] |
|
Goodwill |
739,105
|
Accumulated impairment losses |
0
|
Net |
739,105
|
Acquisitions—current year |
11,215
|
Acquisitions—prior year |
883
|
Foreign exchange |
6,457
|
Goodwill |
757,660
|
Accumulated impairment losses |
0
|
Net |
$ 757,660
|
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- DefinitionAmount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.
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