 The Stroj became known mostly for its striking music performances, which were based on expressive rhythmics, created by using non-conventional percussion instruments, on spectacular pyrotechnics, and unusual concert settings, like quarries, mines, a remade city bus and various industrial buildings.In the past decade the Stroj performed at festivals across Europe, in countries of the former republic of Yugoslavia, and in Singapore.In the year 2000 The Stroj received the Zlata Ptica award for its musical accomplishments, and a documentary film about the group (directed by Brane Bitenc and written by Edvard Žitnik) was filmed by TV Slovenia.