Vancouver's D.O.A. to join Western Canadian Music Awards Hall of Fame

Advertisement 1 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Breadcrumb Trail Links HomeEntertainmentCelebrityFestivalsLocal ArtsTravel VancouverMusic Vancouver's D.O.A. to join Western Canadian Music Awards Hall of Fame  Vancouver punk pioneers headline BreakOut West’s 2026 specialty awards at annual festival and music conference Author of the article: By Dana Gee Published Sep 21, 2026 1 minute read Join the conversation Joe Keithley fronted punk outfit D.O.A. will be inducted into Western Canadian Music Awards Hall of Fame. PHOTO BY STUART DAVIS STUART DAVIS /PNG Article content Vancouver punk band D.O.A. will be inducted into the Western Canadian Music Awards Hall of Fame when BreakOut West brings its annual conference, festival and awards celebration to Victoria from Sept. 30 to Oct. 4. Article content Alongside DOA, Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival founder and artistic director Dane Roberts will receive the Heritage Award, and Vancouver’s 604 Records general manager Kesi Smyth will receive the Kevin Walters Industry Builder Award. Article content Article content Article content Article content “This year’s Specialty Award recipients reflect the vibrant and diverse musical genres that the West Coast of Canada has created, cultivated and propelled onto the world stage,” BreakOut West executive director Michael Dawson said in a statement. D.O.A. frontman Joey Keithley will receive the honour on Oct. 3. Roberts and Smyth will be recognized that afternoon during the Industry Awards. Article content Sun Spots Get top headlines and gossip from the world of celebrity and entertainment. Sign Up By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Article content Formed in 1978, D.O.A. brought Vancouver punk to an international audience, playing 4,500 shows across five continents. Notable albums include Disco Sucks EP, Hardcore ’81, War on 45 and Bloodied but Unbowed. Article content Hosted by the Western Canadian Music Alliance BreakOut West focuses on developing and celebrating artists and music-industry professionals from Western Canada. The annual event includes an immersive, music development conference, music festival and awards. Article content Tickets and information about BreakOut West are available HERE. Article content Advertisement 1 This advertisement has not loaded yet. Share this article in your social network COMMENTS You…