Vibe’s Therryi Brown gives you eight tempting alternatives to the Hootenanny.

NYE Gala Ball from 8pm at Rivoli Ballroom, Brockley.

Join the family friendly ballroom event that see’s two retro bars from the 1960’s and 50’s with non-stop music throughout the whole night. Tickets cost from £12. Go to rivoliballroom.com

NYE Rocks from 9.30pm to 3.30am at Brooklyn Bowl, The O2

Could bowling be the motive for the New Year’s celebrations? An impressive DJ lineup, VIP tables, private lanes, confetti cannons and 11 screens linked to Big Ben – the night will play club hits, RnB, house and dirty beats. Tickets cost from £30. Over 18s only. Go to brooklynbowl.com/london

Kisstory from 9pm to late at Building Six, The O2

Playing the best Old Skool and Anthems that will get you dancing all night to the sounds of Matt Jam Lamont and Shortee Blitz. Performing on the night you have General Levy and Mike Delinquent. Tickets cost from £47.50. Over 18s only. Go to theo2.co.uk

Trevor Nelson’s Big NYE Party from 9pm to 4am at Indigo2, The O2

Spinning the very best in RNB from the 80s, 90s and 00’s to present day! Trevor Nelson is back with another legendary NYE party. With back to back success – the night will have a light and laser show with pyrotechnics and exploding cannons with more surprises at midnight. Tickets cost from £35. Go to axs.com

Casino Royale from 7pm to 5am at All Bar One, The O2

Celebrate your new year in style and luxury surrounded by poker, roulette and blackjack tables. You’ll be serenaded by talented DJ Ironik – or you can dance the night away with six hours non-stop club classics. If you’re hungry- get there for 7pm to enjoy a meal and start 2016 feeling full. Over 18s only. Tickets cost from £15. Go to designmynight.com

NYE Glitter Glamour Ball from 9pm at Tudor Barn, Eltham

Enjoy a five course meal with a live singer and photographer. Then see in the New Year in with the Glitter Glamour Ball with 5* club DJ, photobooth, LED dancefloor and shot girls. Over 18s. Tickets cost from £25. Go to tudorbarneltham.com

Las Vegas NYE from 8pm to 2am at Pure Bexleyheath

Get on your smart and sexy attire and experience Pure Bexleyheath in the midst of transformation this New Year’s Eve. The Las Vegas themed event will feature show girls and more, whilst the entertainment distracts you- you could be having a good time on the casino tables that will be active throughout the evening. Over 18s. Tickets cost £10. Go to purebarbexleyheath.com

 

 

 

Swankey Do! NYE from 8.30pm to 2am at Bickley Manor Hotel, Bromley

Swankey will have six DJ’s across two rooms filled with the finest music – as well as a quiet room you’ll get food to ensure you’re having the best time in beautiful surroundings. Over 25s only. Tickets cost £30. Go to bickleymanorhotel.co.uk